Lerace Oral Solution 60ml

About Lerace Oral Solution 60ml

Uses

• Controls partial onset seizures in adults and children
• Manages myoclonic seizures in juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
• Helps control tonic clonic seizures
• Used alone or with other antiepileptic drugs

Benefits

• Easy to dose by body weight with the measuring syringe
• Reaches therapeutic levels quickly
• Suitable for children and patients who cannot swallow tablets

What Experts Say

Levetiracetam binds to synaptic vesicle protein 2A in the brain, calming the abnormal electrical signaling that triggers seizures without the sedating heaviness some older antiepileptic drugs cause. Neurologists often choose it as a first line option because it does not require routine blood level monitoring, which makes long term follow up simpler for families managing childhood epilepsy.

It has simple, mostly kidney based metabolism and fewer drug interactions than many older antiepileptic drugs such as phenytoin or carbamazepine, so doctors often pair it safely with other treatments when a single medicine does not fully control seizures. The oral solution form allows precise, weight based dosing that is especially useful for young children and patients who cannot swallow tablets reliably.

Seizure control depends on consistent daily dosing at the same times each day, since missed doses can lower the drug level enough to allow breakthrough seizures. Stopping suddenly can trigger rebound seizures or, in some cases, status epilepticus, so any dose change or plan to stop treatment should always go through a doctor and be tapered gradually.

Drug Class

• Antiepileptic agent
• Anticonvulsant
• Pyrrolidone derivative

Lerace Oral Solution 60ml formula

• Levetiracetam 100mg/ml

Available forms

• Solution

How to use Lerace Oral Solution 60ml?

• Shake the bottle well before each use
• Measure the exact dose using the oral syringe or cup provided
• Take with or without food at the same times each day
• Swallow directly or mix with a small amount of water or juice if advised
• Do not change the dose without consulting your doctor

Drug Interactions

• Increased drowsiness when combined with alcohol or sedatives
• Other central nervous system depressants may add to sedation
• Methotrexate can raise levetiracetam levels in the blood
• Other antiepileptic drugs may need dose monitoring when combined
• Always inform your doctor about all medicines and supplements in use

Risks and warnings

• Do not stop this medicine suddenly as it can trigger rebound seizures
• May cause drowsiness or dizziness that affects driving or handling machinery
• Can worsen mood changes, irritability, or aggressive behavior in some patients
• Requires dose adjustment in patients with kidney disease
• Report any new thoughts of self harm or unusual mood changes to a doctor right away
• Use with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding only under medical advice
• Keep out of reach of children despite the pleasant taste of the solution

Lerace Oral Solution 60ml Side Effects

• Drowsiness and tiredness
• Dizziness or loss of balance
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Irritability or mood swings
• Common cold like symptoms
• Weakness
• Behavioral changes in children

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25 degrees Celsius away from direct sunlight
• Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use
• Do not freeze the solution
• Keep out of reach of children
• Discard any unused solution after the period stated on the label