Epilim Liquid contains a medicine called sodium valproate. This belongs to a group of medicines called anti-convulsants or anti-epileptic agents. It works by helping to calm the brain down.

If you are taking valproate sodium to treat seizures or mental/mood problems (such as bipolar disorder), do not stop taking this medication unless directed by your doctor.

Sodium valproate is used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder. It's occasionally used to prevent migraine headaches. This medicine is only available on prescription. It comes as capsules, tablets and a liquid that you swallow. It also comes as granules that you mix with food or drink.

Find patient medical information for valproic acid (as sodium salt) oral on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings.

Sodium valproate is an anti-convulsant. The most likely mode of action for Epilim Liquid is potentiation of the inhibitory action of gamma amino-butyric acid (GABA) through an action on the further synthesis or further metabolism of GABA.

2024年12月18日 · Optimal clinical response is usually achieved at doses below 60 mg/kg/day; if satisfactory clinical response has not been achieved, plasma levels should be measured.

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor. You may take it with food if stomach upset occurs. Use a specially marked device to measure the correct amount of medication. Valproate sodium syrup should not be mixed with carbonated drinks because it may irritate the mouth and throat.

2024年1月12日 · Valproate sodium injection is used to treat certain types of seizures (epilepsy). This medicine is an anticonvulsant that works in the brain tissue to stop seizures. This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

Valproate is highly teratogenic and evidence supports that use in pregnancy leads to neurodevelopmental disorders (approx. 30–40% risk) and congenital malformations (approx. 10% risk).

Epilim Liquid contains a medicine called sodium valproate. This belongs to a group of medicines called anti-convulsants or anti-epileptic agents. It works by helping to calm the brain down.