Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Val 200mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Val 200mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Val 200mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. \nHuman studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby. |
| Expert Advice | Val should be taken at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body. Do not stop using Val without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better. Can cause upset stomach, hair loss, weight gain, sleepiness, and tremor. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Val, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. |
| Common Side Effect | Loss of appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Sleepiness, Hair loss, Liver function abnormal, Weight gain, Tremor. |
| How to Use | Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Val 200mg Tablet is to be taken with food. |
| Driving | Val 200mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive. |
| Kidney | Val 200mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Val 200mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. |
| Liver | Val 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Val 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Val 200mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease. |
| Mechanism of action | Val 200mg Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain. |
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