Adjunct for partial seizures with out secondary generalization in patients> 12yo with epilepsy; also adjunctive therapy for partial seizures in patients 3-12 years
<3 years: Safety and efficacy not established
3-12 years (initial dose): 10-15mg/kg/day PO divided q8hr initially; titrate up in 3d to effective maintenance dose
3-4 years (maintenance): 40mg/kg/day PO divided q8hr
5-12 years (maintenance): 25-35mg/kg/day PO divided q8hr
>12 years (initial dose): 300mg PO q8h; may increase up to 600mg PO q8h
Gabapentin
Pregabalin
Ibuprofen
Acetaminophen
Naproxen
Oxcarbazepine
Meloxicam
Carbamazepine