Epilive
Epilive contains Levetiracetam, an anticonvulsant medication. It works by attaching to specific sites (SV2A) on the surfaces of nerve cells, which suppresses abnormal electrical activity in the brain and prevents seizures from spreading.
Dosage by Body Weight
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. Do not stop taking Epilive suddenly, as this can cause rebound seizures. Doses are typically split into two equal administrations per day.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not routine
- Frequency
- Use only if prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in infants under 1 month of age are not fully established without specialist guidance.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- 10 to 30 mg/kg/day (approx. 0.25 to 1.0 mL of 100mg/mL oral solution)
- Frequency
- Twice daily (every 12 hours)
- Tracking Notes
- Dosage is calculated precisely by a pediatrician based on the specific type of seizure and clinical response.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- 10 to 30 mg/kg/day (approx. 0.4 to 1.5 mL of 100mg/mL oral solution)
- Frequency
- Twice daily (every 12 hours)
- Tracking Notes
- Ensure use of a calibrated dosing syringe for accurate measurement of the oral solution.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 10 to 30 mg/kg/day (approx. 0.55 to 2.25 mL of 100mg/mL oral solution)
- Frequency
- Twice daily (every 12 hours)
- Tracking Notes
- Doses are slowly titrated up over several weeks to minimize side effects like sleepiness.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 10 to 30 mg/kg/day (approx. 0.8 to 3.0 mL of 100mg/mL oral solution)
- Frequency
- Twice daily (every 12 hours)
- Tracking Notes
- Tablet formulations (250mg) may be considered if the child is comfortably able to swallow whole tablets.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not routine | Use only if prescribed | Safety and efficacy in infants under 1 month of age are not fully established without specialist guidance. |
| 5-7 kg | 10 to 30 mg/kg/day (approx. 0.25 to 1.0 mL of 100mg/mL oral solution) | Twice daily (every 12 hours) | Dosage is calculated precisely by a pediatrician based on the specific type of seizure and clinical response. |
| 8-10 kg | 10 to 30 mg/kg/day (approx. 0.4 to 1.5 mL of 100mg/mL oral solution) | Twice daily (every 12 hours) | Ensure use of a calibrated dosing syringe for accurate measurement of the oral solution. |
| 11-15 kg | 10 to 30 mg/kg/day (approx. 0.55 to 2.25 mL of 100mg/mL oral solution) | Twice daily (every 12 hours) | Doses are slowly titrated up over several weeks to minimize side effects like sleepiness. |
| 16-20 kg | 10 to 30 mg/kg/day (approx. 0.8 to 3.0 mL of 100mg/mL oral solution) | Twice daily (every 12 hours) | Tablet formulations (250mg) may be considered if the child is comfortably able to swallow whole tablets. |
Formulation
TabletOral SolutionInjection
Purpose
Used for the treatment of epilepsy, specifically to control and prevent partial onset seizures, myoclonic seizures, and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
Generic Name
LevetiracetamScheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.