Rufinamide

• Follow the instructions on your medication label and take the medication as prescribed by your doctor.
• Take this medication with or after food.
• Swallow the tablets with a glass of water. If you are unable to swallow the tablet, you may crush it and add it to a small amount of food (such as yoghurt, ice-cream, syrup) or water.
• You may not experience any benefits immediately after starting the medication as it may take up to a few weeks before this medication can exert its full effects. You should continue to take your medication regularly as instructed by your doctor even if you feel well. Stopping your medication without informing your healthcare professional may cause your condition to worsen quickly.
• Do not stop taking or adjust the dose of this medication without consulting your healthcare professional.

​If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Then take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses to make up for the missed dose.