Suggest Dosage For Trioptal

Posted on Tue, 1 Dec 2015

Question: my son 3.5 years old had complex seizure due to right occipital focal gliosis and he take trioptal can you suggest the dosage and curing possibility. After taking medicine he had one re occurance

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Dose is calculated according to weight

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The drug is given according to weight.
For 20 kg child atleast 5mg/kg dosing should be started in two divided doses and increased to required level.
Regarding prognosis you need to provide details regarding any medical issues during pregnancy or during last 3 years. Any history of trauma or head injury.
In view of abnormal Mri findings it may be necessary to continue drugs for atleast 2-3 years and prognosis depends upon control of seizure.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj