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Epistatus – syringe

18 February, 2012

Following calls to our helpline, we know that in the UK, there have been some manufacturing changes to the syringe used to administer Epistatus (buccal midazolam).The syringe is the same size. However the ‘stopper’ has been taken out which allows the syringe to hold up to 1.5ml. The stopper prevented more than 1ml of the solution being drawn into the syringe.The stopper was taken out so that the same syringe could be used for people requiring 1ml or 1.5ml.After complaints, the company that produces the syringe will be putting the stopper back in the syringe, so that capacity goes back to 1ml. However this will not happen straight away.If you have any concerns regarding this, please speak to your chemist or family doctor. You may also wish to discuss your concerns with our Helpline team, on 0808 800 5050 (UK only) or email helpline@epilepsy.org.uk.