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-Focal (partial) onset seizures and generalized onset seizures: Oral: Immediate release (tablets, oral solution, tablets for oral suspension): Initial: 500 mg twice daily; increase every 2 weeks by 500 mg/dose based on response and tolerability to the maximum recommended dose of 1.5 g twice daily. While in case of the extended release: Initial: 1 g once daily; increase every 2 weeks by 1 g/day based on response and tolerability to a maximum of 3 g once daily. While in case of using IV formulations: Initial: 500 mg twice daily; increase every 2 weeks by 500 mg/dose based on response and tolerability to a maximum of 1.5 g twice daily. -Craniotomy seizure prophylaxis: IV, Oral: 1 g/day in 2 divided doses is commonly used; a dosage range of 500 mg to 3 g/day has been studied. After induction of anesthesia, administer first dose IV (eg, 500 mg to 1 g IV; subsequently, adjust dose based on response and tolerability. -Status epilepticus: IV: 1 to 3 g administered at a rate of 2 to 5 mg/kg/minute or 40 to 60 mg/kg as a single dose infused over 5 to 15 minutes in combination with a parenteral benzodiazepine. Maximum dose: 4.5 g. -Traumatic brain injury (severe acute) (short-term seizure prophylaxis): IV: Loading dose: 20 mg/kg (rounded to the nearest 250 mg) infused over 5 to 15 minutes. Maintenance dose: 1 g over 15 minutes every 12 hours for 7 days; may be increased to a maximum dose of 1.5 g every 12 hours if necessary. -Subarachnoid hemorrhage (short-term seizure prophylaxis): IV: Loading dose: 20 mg/kg (rounded to the nearest 250 mg) infused over 5 to 15 minutes. Maintenance dose: 1 g over 15 minutes every 12 hours for 7 days; may be increased to a maximum dose of 1.5 g every 12 hours if necessary.