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Epival Syrup is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, it is also used to treat bipolar disorder and prevent symptoms of migraine (like a headache). It contains Sodium valproate, which decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. Thereby, helps in controlling seizures. It helps block the nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, changes in appetite, weight changes, and diarrhoea. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Epival Syrup is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, Epival Syrup is also used to treat bipolar disorder and prevent symptoms of migraine (like a headache). Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. In epilepsy, the brain's electrical rhythms become imbalanced, resulting in recurrent seizures, sometimes leading to an unconscious state.
Epival Syrup contains 'Sodium valproate', which decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. Thereby, it helps in controlling seizures. Epival Syrup increases the amount of a chemical substance called GABA; this helps block the nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect. Thereby, helps treat bipolar disorder.
You are advised to take Epival Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and changes in weight/appetite. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Please do not stop taking Epival Syrup without consulting your doctor to avoid worsening of seizures. Contact your doctor if your child gets her first period whilst on treatment with Epival Syrup . Do not take Epival Syrup if you are pregnant, as it could cause serious congenital disabilities. If you are of childbearing age, use effective contraception while taking Epival Syrup . Consult your doctor before taking Epival Syrup if you are breastfeeding. Do not drive or operate machinery as Epival Syrup may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Epival Syrup as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness.
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Epival Syrup belongs to a group of anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy (fits). Additionally, Epival Syrup is also used to treat bipolar disorder and prevent migraine headaches. Epival Syrup decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain, thereby controlling seizures. Epival Syrup is used to treat both localised (seizures which affect only a part of the brain) and generalised seizures (seizures which affect the entire brain).
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Do not take Epival Syrup if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have liver problems, severe hepatitis, urea cycle disorders, porphyria, or an inborn deficiency of carnitine. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies while taking Epival Syrup . Contact your doctor if your child gets her first period during the treatment with Epival Syrup . Do not take Epival Syrup if you are pregnant unless prescribed by the doctor, as it is a pregnancy category D medicine and can cause serious congenital disabilities. Consult your doctor before taking Epival Syrup if you are breastfeeding. Epival Syrup may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Epival Syrup as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness.
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Alcohol
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Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Epival Syrup as it may cause increased dizziness and sleepiness.
Pregnancy
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Epival Syrup belongs to pregnancy category D. Avoid taking Epival Syrup if you are pregnant, as it could lead to serious birth defects.
Breast Feeding
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Epival Syrup may pass into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking Epival Syrup if you are breastfeeding.
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Epival Syrup causes dizziness, sleepiness and tiredness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.
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Epival Syrup should not be used if you have liver disease or severe hepatitis. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
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Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
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Epival Syrup can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor. The dose will be adjusted by the doctor depending upon the child's body weight.
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Epival Syrup is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, it is also used to treat bipolar disorder and prevent symptoms of migraine (like a headache).
Epival Syrup decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. It balances the brain's chemical messengers and prevents overactivity of the brain, thereby controlling seizure episodes.
Epival Syrup limits the transmission of nerve pain, thereby preventing migraine headaches. Migraine is a neurological condition characterised by intense headaches.
Do not discontinue Epival Syrup without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Epival Syrup for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Epival Syrup ; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually to avoid worsening of seizures.
Birth-control pills like oestrogen-containing products may affect the way Epival Syrup works. It is better to consult the doctor if you are using birth control pills to avoid pregnancy.
Epival Syrup may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Maintain a healthy weight by following a proper diet and exercising regularly.
Epival Syrup may cause side effects like stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and changes in weight/appetite. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Yes, Epival Syrup causes dizziness, sleepiness and tiredness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.
Epival Syrup may change levels of liver enzymes, blood clotting factors, salts or sugars shown up on blood and urine tests. Hence, if you are undergoing any tests, inform the doctor that you are taking Epival Syrup .
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