Libervant Dosage

Generic name: DIAZEPAM 5mg
Dosage form: buccal film
Drug class: Benzodiazepine anticonvulsants

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 27, 2024.

2.1 Instructions Prior to Dosing

Prior to treatment, healthcare professionals should instruct the individual administering LIBERVANT on how to identify seizure clusters and use the product appropriately [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) and Patient Counseling Information (17)].

2.2 Dosage Information

The recommended dose of LIBERVANT is dependent on the patient’s weight and is provided in Table 1.

Table 1: Recommended Dosage for Pediatric Patients 2 to 5 Years of Age
Weight	Libervant Dose
6 kg to 10 kg	5 mg
11 kg to 15 kg	7.5 mg
16 kg to 20 kg	10 mg
21 kg to 25 kg	12.5 mg
26 kg to 30 kg	15 mg

Second Dose (if needed): A second dose, when required, may be administered at least 4 hours after the first dose.

Maximum Dosage and Treatment Frequency: Do not use more than 2 doses of LIBERVANT to treat a single episode.

Do not use LIBERVANT to treat more than one episode every five days or more than five episodes per month.

2.3 Important Administration Instructions

Caregivers should be counseled to read carefully the “Instructions for Use” for complete directions on how to properly administer LIBERVANT.

LIBERVANT is a rectangular green buccal film that dissolves when applied on the inside of the mouth on top of the surface of the cheek. Do not split LIBERVANT, the entire dose should be applied and allowed to dissolve [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)]. Do not administer LIBERVANT buccal film with liquids.

LIBERVANT dosing may be administered without regard to food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].