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Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official and paediatric dosages, pregnancy and breastfeeding guidance, and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
What Brivaracetam STADA film-coated tablets are Brivaracetam STADA film-coated tablets contain the active substance brivaracetam. It belongs to a group of medicines called ‘anti-epileptics’. These medicines are used to treat epilepsy.
What Brivaracetam STADA film-coated tablets are used for • Brivaracetam is used in adults, adolescents and children from 2 years of age.
• It is used to treat a type of epilepsy that has partial seizures with or without a secondary generalisation.
• Partial seizures are fits that start by only affecting one side of the brain. These partial seizures can spread and extend to larger areas on both sides of the brain – this is called a ‘secondary generalisation’.
• You have been given this medicine to lower the number of fits (seizures) you have.
• Brivaracetam is used together with other medicines for epilepsy.
Do not take Brivaracetam STADA film-coated tablets: • if you are allergic to brivaracetam, other similar chemical compounds as levetiracetam or piracetam or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Brivaracetam STADA film-coated tablets.
• if you have ever developed a severe skin rash or skin peeling, blistering and/or mouth sores after taking brivaracetam. Serious skin reactions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome have been reported in association with brivaracetam treatment. Stop using Brivaracetam STADA film-coated tablets and seek medical attention immediately if you notice any of the symptoms related to these serious skin reactions described in section 4.
Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Brivaracetam STADA film-coated tablets:
• if you have thoughts of harming or killing yourself. A small number of people being treated with anti-epileptic medicines such as brivaracetam have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves. If you have any of these thoughts at any time, contact your doctor immediately.
• if you have liver problems - your doctor may need to adjust your dose.
Children Brivaracetam STADA film-coated tablets are not recommended for use in children under 2 years of age.
Other medicines and Brivaracetam STADA film-coated tablets Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
In particular, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines – this is because your doctor may need to adjust your brivaracetam dose:
• Rifampicin - a medicine used to treat bacterial infections.
• St John’s wort (also known as Hypericum perforatum ) - a herbal medicine used to treat depression and anxiety as well as other conditions.
Brivaracetam STADA film-coated tablets with alcohol • Combining this medicine with alcohol is not recommended.
• If you drink alcohol while taking brivaracetam, the negative effects of alcohol may be increased.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding Fertile women should discuss the use of contraceptives with the doctor.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
It is not recommended to take Brivaracetam STADA film-coated tablets if you are pregnant, as the effects of brivaracetam on pregnancy and the unborn baby are not known.
It is not recommended to breast-feed your baby while taking Brivaracetam STADA film-coated tablets, as brivaracetam passes into breast milk.
Do not stop treatment without talking to your doctor first. Stopping treatment could increase your seizures and harm your baby.
Driving and using machines • You may feel sleepy, dizzy or tired while taking Brivaracetam STADA film-coated tablets.
• These effects are more likely at the start of the treatment or after a dose increase.
• Do not drive, cycle or use any tools or machines until you know how the medicine affects you.
Brivaracetam STADA film-coated tablets contain lactose and sodium • lactose (a type of sugar)- If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
• sodium- This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23mg) per tablet dose, that is to say essentially ‘sodium free’.
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Other form(s) of this medicine may be more suitable for certain patients e.g. children (if tablets cannot be swallowed in whole, for example); ask your doctor or pharmacist.
You will take Brivaracetam STADA film-coated tablets together with other medicines for epilepsy.
How much to take Your doctor will work out the right daily dose for you. Take the daily dose in two equal divided doses, approximately 12 hours apart.
For 10mg only: The tablet can be divided into equal doses.
Adolescents and children weighing 50 kg or more, and adults
• The recommended dose is from 25 mg to 100 mg taken twice a day. Your doctor may then decide to adjust your dose to find the best dose for you.
Adolescents and children weighing from 20 kg to less than 50 kg
• The recommended dose is from 0.5 mg to 2 mg for each kg of bodyweight, taken twice a day. Your doctor may then decide to adjust your dose to find the best dose for you.
Children weighing from 10 kg to less than 20 kg
• The recommended dose is from 0.5 mg to 2.5 mg for each kg of bodyweight, taken twice a day. Your child’s doctor may then decide to adjust your child’s dose to find the best dose for your child.
People with liver problems
If you have problems with your liver:
• As an adolescent or child weighing 50 kg or more, or as an adult, the maximum dose you will take is 75 mg twice a day.
• As an adolescent or child weighing from 20 kg to less than 50 kg, the maximum dose you will take is 1.5 mg for each kg of bodyweight twice a day.
• As a child weighing from 10 kg to less than 20 kg, the maximum dose your child will take is 2 mg for each kg of bodyweight twice a day.
How to take Brivaracetam STADA film-coated tablets • Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of liquid.
• The medicine may be taken with or without food.
How long to take Brivaracetam STADA film-coated tablets for Brivaracetam STADA film-coated tablets are a long term treatment – keep taking brivaracetam until your doctor tells you to stop.
If you take more Brivaracetam STADA film-coated tablets than you should If you have taken more of this medicine than you should, talk to your doctor. You may feel dizzy and sleepy. You may also have any of the following symptoms: feeling sick, a feeling of ‘spinning’, problems of keeping your balance, anxiety, feeling very tired, irritability, being aggressive, not being able to sleep, depression, thoughts or attempts of harming or killing yourself.
If you forget to take Brivaracetam STADA film-coated tablets • If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember.
• Then take your next dose at the time you would normally take it.
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
• If you are not sure what to do, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If you stop taking Brivaracetam STADA film-coated tablets • Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to. This is because stopping treatment could increase the number of fits you have.
• If your doctor asks you to stop taking this medicine they will lower your dose gradually. This helps to stop your fits coming back or getting worse
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Very common: may affect more than 1 in 10 people
• feeling sleepy or dizzy
Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people
• flu
• feeling very tired (fatigue)
• convulsion, a feeling of ‘spinning’ (vertigo)
• feeling and being sick, constipation
• depression, anxiety, not being able to sleep (insomnia), irritability
• infections of the nose and throat (such as the ‘common cold’), cough
• decreased appetite
Uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people
• allergic reactions
• abnormal thinking and/or loss of touch with reality (psychotic disorder), being aggressive, nervous excitement (agitation)
• thoughts or attempts of harming or killing yourself: tell your doctor straight away
• a decrease in white blood cells (called ‘neutropenia’) - shown in blood tests
Not known: frequency cannot be estimated from the available data
• a widespread rash with blisters and peeling skin, particularly around the mouth, nose, eyes and genitals (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
Additional side effects in children Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people
• restlessness and hyperactivity (psychomotor hyperactivity)
Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for ‘MHRA Yellow Card’ in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton, bottle label or blister after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use.
These measures will help protect the environment.
What Brivaracetam STADA film-coated tablets contain The active substance is brivaracetam.
Each Brivaracetam STADA 10 mg film-coated tablets contain 10 mg brivaracetam.
Each Brivaracetam STADA 25 mg film-coated tablets contain 25 mg brivaracetam.
Each Brivaracetam STADA 50 mg film-coated tablets contain 50 mg brivaracetam.
Each Brivaracetam STADA 75 mg film-coated tablets contain 75 mg brivaracetam.
Each Brivaracetam STADA 100 mg film-coated tablets contain 100 mg brivaracetam.
The other ingredients are:
• Tablet core: lactose monohydrate, cellulose, microcrystalline (type 102) (E460), hypromellose 2910 (5 mPa.s) (E464), croscarmellose sodium, silica, colloidal anhydrous (E551), magnesium stearate (E470b)
• Tablet coating: poly(vinyl alcohol) (E1203), calcium carbonate (E170), macrogol 4000 (E1521), talc (E553b)
Brivaracetam STADA 25 mg film-coated tablets also contains: Iron oxide black (E172), Iron oxide yellow (E172)
Brivaracetam STADA 50 mg film-coated tablets also contains: Iron oxide yellow (E172)
Brivaracetam STADA 75 mg film-coated tablets also contains: Iron oxide black (E172), Iron oxide red (E172)
Brivaracetam STADA 100 mg film-coated tablets also contains: Iron oxide yellow (E172), Iron oxide black (E172)
What Brivaracetam STADA film-coated tablets look like and contents of the pack Brivaracetam STADA 10 mg film-coated tablets are white to off-white, round biconvex tablets, debossed with ‘10’ on one side and breakline on the other.
Brivaracetam STADA 25 mg film-coated tablets are grey, oblong biconvex tablets, debossed with ‘25’ on one side and plain on the other.
Brivaracetam STADA 50 mg film-coated tablets are yellow, oblong biconvex tablets, debossed with ‘50’ on one side and plain on the other.
Brivaracetam STADA 75 mg film-coated tablets are purple, oblong biconvex tablets, debossed with ‘75’ on one side and plain on the other.
Brivaracetam STADA 100 mg film-coated tablets are green, oblong biconvex tablets, debossed with ‘100’ on one side and plain on the other.
Brivaracetam STADA film-coated tablets are available in Aluminium-OPA/Alu/PVC blisters containing 14, 56 or 100 film-coated tablets or multipacks containing 168 (3 packs of 56) film-coated tablets or perforated unit-dose blisters containing 14 x 1, 56 x 1 or 100 x 1 film-coated tablets or multipacks containing 168 (3 packs of 56 x 1) film-coated tablets.
Brivaracetam STADA film-coated tablets are also available in High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) bottles, closed with a polypropylene (PP) child resistant cap containing 60 film-coated tablets.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
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Linthwaite
Huddersfield
HD7 5QH
UK
Manufacturer PharOS MT Ltd.
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Hal Far Industrial Estate
Birzebbugia
BBG3000
Malta
This leaflet was last revised in June 2025.
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Brivaracetam STADA 50 mg film-coated tablets comes as tablet containing 50 mg. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
The active substance in Brivaracetam STADA 50 mg film-coated tablets is brivaracetam.
Medicines with the same active substance include: Brivaracetam Cipla 100 mg Tablet film-coated, Brivaracetam Cipla 25 mg Tablet film-coated, Brivaracetam Cipla 50 mg Tablet film-coated, Brivaracetam Cipla 75 mg Tablet film-coated, Briviact 10 mg Film-coated Tablets, Briviact 10 mg/ml oral solution. They are interchangeable only if your prescriber or pharmacist says so.
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Brivaracetam STADA 50 mg film-coated tablets, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
Ask anything about Brivaracetam STADA 50 mg film-coated tablets. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.
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