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CASE STUDY 2
Child with epilepsy where an
extemporaneous product resulted in
increased fits

Background
A child with epilepsy was prescribed anti-epileptic tablets which are
licensed for epilepsy for children aged three years and older. The mother
reported that the child was struggling to swallow the tablets and the GP
decided that it was necessary to prescribe a liquid preparation. The BNF for
Children confirmed that n