Valeptol 300 Tablet CR

Uses of Valeptol 300 Tablet CR

Valeptol 300 Tablet CR is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):

Seizures, Mania, Migraine

Side effects of Valeptol 300 Tablet CR

The most common side effects of Valeptol 300 Tablet CR are – Nausea, Vomiting, Loss of Appetite, Sleepiness, Hair Loss, Weight Gain, Abnormal Liver Function , Tremor

These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.

Precautions while using Valeptol 300 Tablet CR

Do not use Valeptol 300 Tablet CR if you are allergic to – Sodium Valproate, Valproic Acid

If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Valeptol 300 Tablet CR.

If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.

To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.

How Valeptol 300 Tablet CR works

Valeptol 300 Tablet CR contains – Sodium Valproate, Valproic Acid

Sodium Valproate prevents epileptic fits by stabilising excessive electrical activity in the brain. It is thought to achieve this in two ways: by increasing the activity of a natural ‘nerve-calming’ agent called GABA in the brain, and by preventing electrical signals from building up in nerve cells in the brain.

Valproic acid works in the same way as sodium valproate, by preventing the excessive electrical activity in the brain. It is thought to achieve this by increasing the activity of a neurotransmitter called GABA in the brain.

Dosage of Valeptol 300 Tablet CR

The dosage of Valeptol 300 Tablet CR depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.

Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.

Overdose of Valeptol 300 Tablet CR

If you forget to take a dose of Valeptol 300 Tablet CR, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.

If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.