When is buccal midazolam used?
Buccal midazolam can be used instead of rectal and intravenous (IV) drugs for the emergency treatment of seizures. It can be used both in and out of hospital. Buccal midazolam may be prescribed for a child with epilepsy who: • Often has seizures lasting longer than 5 minutes. • Has a pattern of seizures that recur close together. • Lives a long way from emergency services. Buccal midazolam is not needed for all children with epilepsy. Your doctor will tell you whether your child might benefit from you being able to give buccal midazolam.
