How Rivotril works
Clonazepam is an anticonvulsant which exhibits several pharmacological properties characteristic of the benzodiazepine class of medicines.
The exact site and mode of action of the anticonvulsant action of clonazepam is unknown.
Benzodiazepines enhance the polysynaptic inhibitory processes at all levels of the central nervous system. Clonazepam is more effective in blocking the spread of electrical activity in the lesion itself.
Each 0.5 mg tablet contains 0.5 mg of the active ingredient clonazepam. Each 2 mg tablet contains 2 mg of the active ingredient clonazepam. Each 1 mL drops contains 2.5 mg of the active ingredient clonazepam. Each 1mL ampoule for injection contains 1 mg of the active ingredient clonazepam.
0.5 mg and 2 mg tablets contain the inactive ingredients lactose monohydrate, pregelatinised maize starch and magnesium stearate (470). 0.5 mg tablets also contain the inactive ingredients pregelatinised potato starch, talc (553) and the colourings iron oxide red, CI 77491 (172) and iron oxide yellow, CI 77492 (172). 2 mg tablets also contain the inactive ingredient microcrystalline cellulose (460). Rivotril drops contain the inactive ingredients saccharin sodium (954), propylene glycol (1520), glacial acetic acid (260) peach flavour PHL-014725 and brilliant blue FCF (E133, CI42090). Rivotril injection contains the inactive ingredients ethanol, benzyl alcohol, propylene glycol (1520) and glacial acetic acid (260).
 
Rivotril drops and tablets are used for the treatment of epilepsy in infants, children and adults.
Rivotril injection is also used to treat status epilepticus (prolonged or repeated fits or seizures without any recovery between attacks).
Your doctor, however, may have prescribed Rivotril for another reason.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions why Rivotril has been prescribed for you.
This medicine may be addictive. The risks are greater for patients on higher doses or on long-term treatment, or patients who have a history of alcohol or drug abuse.
This medicine is available only with a doctor’s prescription.