Libervant Dosage
Generic name: DIAZEPAM 5mg
Dosage form: buccal film
Drug class: Benzodiazepine anticonvulsants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 13, 2024.
2.1 Instructions Prior to Dosing
Prior to treatment, healthcare professionals should instruct the individual administering LIBERVANT on how to identify seizure clusters and use the product appropriately.
2.2 Dosage Information
The recommended dose of LIBERVANT is dependent on the patient’s weight and is provided in Table 1.
Weight | Libervant Dose |
6 kg to 10 kg | 5 mg |
11 kg to 15 kg | 7.5 mg |
16 kg to 20 kg | 10 mg |
21 kg to 25 kg | 12.5 mg |
26 kg to 30 kg | 15 mg |
Second Dose (if needed): A second dose, when required, may be administered at least 4 hours after the first dose.
Maximum Dosage and Treatment Frequency: Do not use more than 2 doses of LIBERVANT to treat a single episode.
Do not use LIBERVANT to treat more than one episode every five days or more than five episodes per month.
2.3 Important Administration Instructions
Caregivers should be counseled to read carefully the “Instructions for Use” for complete directions on how to properly administer LIBERVANT.
LIBERVANT is a rectangular green buccal film that dissolves when applied on the inside of the mouth on top of the surface of the cheek. Do not split LIBERVANT, the entire dose should be applied and allowed to dissolve. Do not administer LIBERVANT buccal film with liquids.
LIBERVANT dosing may be administered without regard to food.
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