Taking your medication
Your doctor may have explained some of the following to you when you first discussed taking Epidyolex, however please read the Patient Information Leaflet contained within the pack before you start to take this medicine.
This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others as it may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.

Before you take Epidyolex
Do not take Epidyolex if you are allergic to cannabidiol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine, including: refined sesame oil, alcohol, sucralose (E955) and strawberry flavour (including benzyl alcohol).
Talk to your doctor before or during your treatment with Epidyolex if you have had or currently have liver problems, as Epidyolex may make this worse. Your doctor may do blood tests to check your liver before you start taking Epidyolex and during treatment. If your liver is not working properly, your treatment may need to be stopped.
If you have any further questions after reading the information on this page, refer to the Patient Information Leaflet included in the Epidyolex box.
How to take Epidyolex
Watch the video or follow the 10 easy steps below:
The 10 easy steps
Things to remember
Each pack comes with two syringe sizes, make sure you use the correct one for your dose, as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not push the plunger forcefully or direct the medicine to the back of your mouth or throat, as you may choke on the medicine.
You should not try to remove the bottle adaptor, as the cap will fit over it.
Cleaning your syringe
Cleaning the syringes after use is very simple and should be done by hand. The oral syringes supplied with Epidyolex are not dishwasher safe.
- Wash with warm soapy water. Do not wash in dishwasher.
- Rinse thoroughly with water.
- Shake off any water, and allow to air dry.
Make sure the oral syringe is completely dry before next use. If water does get in the bottle it could make the solution appear cloudy. If this does happen, it will not change how well the medicine works or cause any harm. Continue to use the medicine as normal.
References
1. Epidyolex Summary of Product Characteristics (Date accessed: 03/09/2020).
2. Epidyolex Patient Information Leaflet Date accessed: 03/09/2020).