Epidiolex

Read this Medication Guide before you start treatment and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment.

• Epidiolex is a prescription medicine that is used to treat seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome or Dravet syndrome in people 2 years of age and older.
• [There is a pending DEA decision for control of Epidiolex (cannabidiol) under the Controlled Substances Act. A statement for patients about abuse and dependence risks cannot be completed at this time.]
• It is not known if Epidiolex is safe and effective in children under 2 years of age.

• Read the Instructions for Use provided with your prescription for information on the right way to use Epidiolex.
  • Take this medicine exactly as your healthcare provider tells you.
  • Your healthcare provider will tell you how much to take and when to take it.
  • Take Epidiolex about the same time each day consistently either with or without food.
  • Measure each dose using the bottle adapter and 5 mL dosing syringes that come with Epidiolex. If your dose is less than 1 mL, your pharmacist will provide you with 1 mL syringes to take your medicine.
  • Use a dry syringe each time you take your dose. If water is inside the syringe, it could cause the oil based medicine to look cloudy.

• Store Epidiolex at room temperature between 68ºF to 77ºF (20ºC to 25ºC).
• Always store the medicine in its original bottle in an upright position.
• Do not refrigerate or freeze.
• Keep the child-resistant cap tightly closed.
• Use Epidiolex within 12 weeks of first opening the bottle. Throw away (dispose of) any unused medicine after 12 weeks.

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets.

Active ingredient: cannabidiol

Inactive ingredients: dehydrated alcohol, sesame seed oil, strawberry flavor, and sucralose Epidiolex does not contain gluten (wheat, barley or rye).

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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