Topamax Indications & Dosage

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Topamax - Indications & Dosage [Topiramate]

TOPAMAX Ž (topiramate) Tablets should be stored in tightly-closed containers at controlled room temperature, (59 to 86° F, 15 to 30° C). Protect from moisture.

TOPAMAX Ž (topiramate capsules) Sprinkle Capsules should be stored in tightly-closed containers at or below 25° C (77° F). Protect from moisture.
TOPAMAX Ž (topiramate) and TOPAMAX Ž (topiramate capsules) are trademarks of Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical.

HOW TO TAKE TOPAMAX Ž (topiramate capsules)

SPRINKLE CAPSULES A Guide for Patients and Their Caregivers

Your doctor has given you a prescription for TOPAMAX Ž (topiramate capsules) Sprinkle Capsules. Here are your instructions for taking this medication. Please read these instructions prior to use.

To Take Without Food
TOPAMAX Ž Sprinkle Capsules may also be swallowed as whole capsules.

For more information about TOPAMAX Ž Sprinkle Capsules, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

OMP DIVISION ORTHO-McNEIL PHARMACEUTICAL, INC.
Raritan, NJ 08869 Š OMP 1999 Revision Date December 2003 7517109

To Take With Food You may sprinkle the contents of TOPAMAX Ž Sprinkle Capsules on a small amount (teaspoon) of soft food, such
as applesauce, custard, ice cream, oatmeal, pudding, or yogurt.

Hold the capsule upright so that you can read the word "TOP."

Carefully twist off the clear portion of the capsule. You may find it best to do this over the small portion of the food onto which you will be pouring the sprinkles. Sprinkle all of the capsule's contents onto a spoonful of soft food, taking care to see that the entire prescribed dosage is sprinkled onto the food.

Be sure the patient swallows the entire spoonful of the sprinkle/ food mixture immediately. Chewing should be avoided. It may be helpful to have the patient drink fluids immediately in order to make sure all of the mixture is swallowed. IMPORTANT: Never store any sprinkle/ food mixture for use at a later time.