Inovelon® (i-NOVE-eh-lon) is the brand name for rufinamide, where it is approved for marketing in European countries. As of May 15, 2007, rufinamide has not been approved for use in the United States.

Inovelon® is available in European Union countries as 100-, 200-, and 400-milligram (mg) tablets, which should be swallowed whole, not chewed.

Follow the doctor’s directions. Call if you have any questions.

Store at room temperature (below 86°F, 30°C). Protect the tablets from moisture. Don't keep them in the bathroom, where it's damp.

A forgotten dose should be taken right away, unless it is almost time for the next one. In that case, just use one dose, not a double dose, and call the doctor's office for more advice.

Do your best to follow the doctor's directions. The more often a medicine must be taken, the greater the chance of forgetting. If you forget doses often, it may be a good idea to get a special pillbox or watch with an alarm to remind you.

Taking the right amount of seizure medicine on time every single day is the most important step in preventing seizures!

Reviewed by Steven C. Schachter, MD
Submitted: 05/16/07

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