Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride and Roweepra

• Generic Name: oxymetazoline ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Visine LR, Visine Long Lasting, Ocuclear

Self-medication for temporary relief of nasal congestion associated with the common cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies.

As effective as other topical vasoconstrictors.

Labeled and has been used for self-medication for temporary relief of nasal congestion associated with sinusitis; however, efficacy data are lacking and/or controversial. In October 2005, FDA issued final rule to remove this indication from labeling of OTC nasal decongestants. Compliance date for preparations with annual sales <$25,000 is October 11, 2007; compliance date for all other preparations is April 11, 2007.

Self-medication for temporary relief of ocular redness due to minor irritation.

Has been used for self-medication for symptomatic prevention of otitic barotrauma (aerotitis [barotitis] media); however, no more effective than placebo.

• Generic Name: levetiracetam
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Keppra, Keppra XR, Roweepra, Spritam, Roweepra XR

Roweepra is used to treat partial onset seizures in adults and children who are at least 1 month old. The Spritam brand of Roweepra is not for use in children younger than 4 years old or children who weigh less than 44 pounds.

Roweepra is also used to treat tonic-clonic seizures in people who are at least 6 years old, and myoclonic seizures in people who are at least 12 years old.

Roweepra may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.