Valproate (500mg)
Valrate CR 500 Tablet is used in the treatment of epilepsy.
1 Strip of 10 Tablet
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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. Valrate CR 500 Tablet is to be taken with food.
This will help to avoid stomach upset.
Valrate CR 500 Tablet is a combination of two antiepileptic medicines: Sodium Valproate and Valproic Acid. They work together to control seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Related Warnings
Valrate CR 500 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Valrate CR 500 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.
Valrate CR 500 Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human 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.
Valrate CR 500 Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Valrate CR 500 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Valrate CR 500 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Valrate CR 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Valrate CR 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Valrate CR 500 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
