Absence seizures in many children can be mostly or completely controlled by Zarontin, with few or no side effects. Controlling absence seizures is important to help children learn better in school and avoid injuries from accidents.

The amount of Zarontin that a particular child takes will depend on the child's weight and whether any seizures or side effects are occurring. Each child is different, so follow the doctor's prescription carefully.

Usually the doctor will recommend that the child take some Zarontin two or three times a day. If the child took it all at once, the amount in the body might be too high at first, causing side effects. Later it might be too low and the child could have more seizures.