Val Cap
Val Cap Products are primarily used for
About Val Cap Products
Val Cap Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Val Cap are Weight gain, Sleepiness, Tremors, Liver injury, Dizziness, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Hypersensitivity, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Deafness, Urinary incontinence, Decreased sodium level in blood, Pain during periods.
How Val Cap Products work
Sodium Valproate + Valproic Acid is a combination of two antiepileptic medicines: Sodium Valproate + Valproic Acid1 and Sodium Valproate + Valproic Acid2. They work together to control seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Patient Concerns about Val Cap Products
Frequently asked questions about Val Cap Products
Frequently asked questions about Val Cap Products
Q. Can the use of Sodium Valproate+Valproic Acid cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Yes, Sodium Valproate+Valproic Acid may make you feel drowsy or sleepy. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities. Inform your doctor if you experience such an episode while taking this medicine.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Sodium Valproate+Valproic Acid?
No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Sodium Valproate+Valproic Acid. Drinking alcohol will increase the side effects caused by Sodium Valproate+Valproic Acid.
Q. Can Sodium Valproate+Valproic Acid be stopped when epilepsy symptoms are relieved?
No, Sodium Valproate+Valproic Acid should be continued as advised by the doctor. Stopping Sodium Valproate+Valproic Acid suddenly may cause the symptoms to reappear that too with increased frequency. If any problems are experienced due to Sodium Valproate+Valproic Acid, consult the doctor for re-evaluation.
Q. Will a higher than the recommended dose of Sodium Valproate+Valproic Acid be more effective?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended doses do not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.
Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Sodium Valproate+Valproic Acid?
Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.