Epival Syrup 250mg /5ml syrup 120ml

Introduction

Expert Advice

Indications:
This medication is recommended in treating all forms of epilepsy (brain disorder).

Pregnancy:
Pregnant ladies should consult your doctor before taking this medicine. 

Lactation:
This medication is contraindicated in lactating females.

Contraindicatins:
This medication should be avoided in patients with active liver diseases, and history of other liver diseases, Patients with pancreas impairment

Precautions:
If you've had false positive urine test for diabetes or you're a woman of child bearing age, please consult your doctor before using this medication. 

Side effects:
Patients using this medication may at times experience GI (stomach) upset, weight gain, hair loss,headache, liver injury, rash, aggression and bone marrow failure. If you experience any of these symptoms for long, please consult your doctor.

Primary Uses

Indications

This medication is recommended in treating all forms of epilepsy (brain disorder).

Side Effects

Patients using this medication may at times experience GI (stomach) upset, weight gain, hair loss,headache, liver injury, rash, aggression and bone marrow failure. If you experience any of these symptoms for long, please consult your doctor.

Contraindications

This medication should be avoided in patients with active liver diseases, and history of other liver diseases, Patients with pancreas impairment

FAQS

Indications:

Oral: Used for treating epilepsy and for the prevention of migraine. Injection: For patients temporarily unable to take valproate.

Administration:

This medicine is used orally or intravenously. The injectable form is injected into a vein by a medical professional. However, if you are self-injecting or doing it at home, ensure that you follow the correct procedure and all relevant precautions. The dose is dependent on the age, condition and its severity. The lowest oral dose should be used for the elderly.

Storage:

Please store the oral form of this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Please keep away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

Precautions:

Women of childbearing age, perform liver function tests periodically, perfume blood tests before therapy, patients with renal (kidney) impairment, diabetes.

Side Effects:

You may experience gastrointestinal disturbances, hair loss, swelling, bone-marrow failure, liver injury, confusion, weight changes, disturbed attention.

Contraindications:

Patients with liver disease, pancreatitis (infection on pancreas), sun-sensitivity.

Effects on pregnancy and lactation:

Please only use during pregnancy if no safer alternate is available. Not recommended during lactation.