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ethosuximide · Medicine question

Which type of absence seizure is ethosuximide indicated to control?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Ethosuximide selectively controls absence seizures (petit mal), even when complicated by grand mal.

Sources for this answer

Ethosuximide Aristo 250mg/5ml oral solutionAristo Pharma Limited · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 3Document updated 8 April 2026

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