About Levic Solution 100mg
A liquid seizure control medicine often used for children with epilepsy.
Levic Solution 100mg Uses
- Seizure control for partial onset epilepsy in infants, children, and adults.
- Treatment support for myoclonic seizures linked to juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.
- Add-on therapy for primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
- A liquid option for patients who cannot swallow tablets or capsules easily.
- Long-term seizure control in people with diagnosed epilepsy.
Levic Solution 100mg Benefits
- Accurate, weight-based dosing for young children with epilepsy.
- Quick absorption into the body, so seizure control starts sooner.
- An easier swallow than tablets for children and older adults.
- A good fit for a twice daily routine, which supports better adherence.
What Experts Say
Pediatric neurologists often prefer the liquid form of this medicine for young children because doses can be measured precisely using body weight. This flexibility matters most in the early years of epilepsy treatment, when a child's weight and dose needs change quickly and frequently over time.
Experts note that the oral solution has a safety profile similar to the tablet form, since both contain the same active drug at different strengths. Routine blood level monitoring is not usually needed, which many families in Pakistan find reassuring during long-term therapy at home.
Doctors still ask caregivers to watch for behavior changes, since irritability and mood swings can be more noticeable in children than adults. They also stress giving every dose with a proper oral syringe or measuring cup, not a kitchen spoon, to avoid dosing errors and missed doses.
Drug Class
- Antiepileptic (anticonvulsant), pyrrolidone derivative
Levic Solution 100mg Uses in Urdu
- بچوں اور بڑوں میں مرگی کے دوروں کو کنٹرول کرنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے
- جزوی دوروں کو روکنے میں مددگار ہے
- مایوکلونک دوروں کے علاج کے لیے تجویز کی جاتی ہے
- ان مریضوں کے لیے موزوں ہے جو گولی نگل نہیں سکتے
- طویل مدتی دورہ بچاؤ کے لیے روزانہ دی جاتی ہے
Levic Solution 100mg formula
How to use Levic Solution 100mg?
- Shake the bottle well before measuring each dose.
- Measure the exact dose with the oral syringe or cup provided, not a kitchen spoon.
- Give the dose about 12 hours apart, morning and evening.
- Give this solution with or without food, at the same times each day.
- Continue giving the full course even after seizures are controlled, unless your doctor says otherwise.
Drug Interactions
- Alcohol: Alcohol use with this solution worsens drowsiness and dizziness.
- Other Antiepileptic Drugs: Combined use can increase sedation and slow reflexes.
- Sedatives and Sleep Aids: Taking them together can deepen drowsiness in children and adults.
- Probenecid: This gout medicine may raise blood levels of the drug's main metabolite.
- Methotrexate: Using both together can change how quickly the body clears each medicine.
Risks and warnings
- Behavioral Changes: Children may become more irritable, aggressive, or emotional while taking this solution.
- Drowsiness: It can cause sleepiness that affects school performance or daily activity in children.
- Kidney Function: Children and adults with kidney problems usually need a reduced dose.
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: This should be discussed with your doctor, since the drug passes into breast milk in small amounts.
- Sudden Withdrawal: Stopping this solution suddenly can bring back seizures more strongly than before.
Levic Solution 100mg Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Irritability or behavioral changes
- Loss of appetite
- Headache
- Vomiting or upset stomach
- Dizziness
- Nasal congestion or cold like symptoms
- Difficulty with coordination
Storage Conditions
- Store the bottle below 30°C, away from direct sunlight.
- Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
- Keep this medicine out of reach and sight of children.
- Discard any leftover solution once it passes its expiry date.
