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Epival CR

Epival CR (Divalproex Sodium) is a controlled released tablet equivalent to Valproic Acid. This drug belongs to a group of anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics drugs. This medication is mainly used to treat epilepsy. It is also effective in migraine headaches.

Package Contains: Each package contains 50 tablets of Epival CR (500mg).                          

Composition: Epival-CR

 Each film tab tablet contains:

  • Divalproex Sodium equivalent to
  • Valproic Acid U.S.P. 500mg.

Dosage: See enclosed leaflet.

Therapeutic Indications:

Epival CR is indicated for the treatment of:

  • Mental illness.
  • Epilepsy.
  • Migraine.
  • Mania.

Note: valproate injection is indicated as an intravenous alternative in patients for whom oral administration of valproate products is temporarily not feasible.

Contradictions:

  • The Epival CR drug should not be administered to patients with hepatic disease or significant hepatic dysfunction.
  • It is also contraindicated in a patient known to have mitochondrial disorders caused by a mutation in mitochondrial DNA polymerase. And for those patients with known hypersensitivity to the drug. 

Warning for women and girls:

  • This medicine can seriously harm an unborn baby. Always use effective contraception during your treatment.
  • If you are thinking about becoming pregnant, or you become pregnant talk to your doctor straight away.
  • Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to. Epival-CR-back

Instructions:

  • Dispensing on prescription.
  • Store below 30°C.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

Manufacturer:

It is manufactured by Abbott Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd. https://www.pk.abbott

You can buy this drug online at: https://nexthealth.pk

 

By: Tayyaba Zareen

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