Zarontin Oral Solution
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Zarontin Oral Solution
Zarontin®
(ethosuximide) Oral solution
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Zarontin (ethosuximide) is an anticonvulsant succinimide, chemically designated as alpha-ethyl-alpha-methyl-succinimide, with the following structural formula:
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Each teaspoonful (5 mL), for oral administration, contains 250 mg ethosuximide, USP. Also contains citric acid, anhydrous, USP; FD&C red No. 40; FD&C yellow No. 6; flavor; glycerin, USP; purified water, USP; saccharin sodium, USP; sodium benzoate, NF; sodium citrate, USP; sucrose, NF.
Last reviewed on RxList: 12/16/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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