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DEPAKENE SYRUP is a product of Abbott
Composition: Valproic Acid (250mg/5ml)

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    All Details About DEPAKENE SYRUP

    Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about DEPAKENE SYRUP

    Description:

    DEPAKENE SYRUP is used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and bipolar disorder. It is also used in the prevention of migraines. It has a calming effect on the brain by relaxing the nerves.

    DEPAKENE SYRUP may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time, each day. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking it abruptly without discussing it with your doctor, as it may increase seizure frequency.

    Some of the common side effects of this medicine include headache, blurred vision, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and diarrhea. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause weight gain, and to control it, you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly. Please consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.

    Uses:

    Directions For Use:

    Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. DEPAKENE SYRUP is to be taken with food.

    Side Effects:

    Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

    Ordinary side effects of Depakene

    • Headache
    • Dizziness
    • Blurred vision
    • Loss of appetite
    • Nausea
    • Vomiting
    • Sleepiness
    • Hair loss
    • Weight gain
    • Tremors
    • Double vision
    • Diarrhea
    • Impaired coordination
    • Increased appetite
    • Weakness
    • Stomach pain

    Warning & Precautions:

    Alcohol
    UNSAFE
    It is unsafe to consume alcohol with DEPAKENE SYRUP.
    Pregnancy
    CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
    DEPAKENE SYRUP is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
    Breast feeding
    SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
    DEPAKENE SYRUP is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
    Driving
    UNSAFE
    DEPAKENE SYRUP may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
    Kidney
    CAUTION
    DEPAKENE SYRUP should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of DEPAKENE SYRUP may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
    However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
    Liver
    UNSAFE
    DEPAKENE SYRUP is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
    Employ of DEPAKENE SYRUP is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

    FAQs:

    I have been taking DEPAKENE SYRUP for a year, and I did not have any episode of seizure during this time. For how long should I take it to cure my epilepsy completely?

    DEPAKENE SYRUP does not cure your condition, it only prevents the seizures from occurring. Therefore, you will have to keep on taking it, maybe for years. Consult your doctor if face any problems while taking this medicine.

    What happens if I stop taking DEPAKENE SYRUP?

    You should not stop taking DEPAKENE SYRUP suddenly. It should be discontinued gradually. Stopping it suddenly may increase the chances of recurrence of seizures. Forever consult your doctor if you feel the need to stop taking this medicine.

    I have gained weight after I started using DEPAKENE SYRUP. Is it because of this medicine? What should I do?

    Affirmative, weight gain can occur with the use of DEPAKENE SYRUP. To control your weight, you should have a healthy balanced diet and exercise regularly. Communicate to your doctor if you have any other concerns.

    Can I take birth control pills while taking DEPAKENE SYRUP?

    Affirmative, DEPAKENE SYRUP does not have any effect on the working of birth control pills. However, contraceptives (birth control pills) may interfere with the working of DEPAKENE SYRUP and seizures may occur. It is important that you inform your doctor that you are using birth control pills. Your doctor will keep a track on your response to the treatment and monitor the DEPAKENE SYRUP levels in your blood levels.

    Is it safe to take DEPAKENE SYRUP for long term?

    Many patients can safely take DEPAKENE SYRUP for a long time. Limitedly, long-term use of DEPAKENE SYRUP may weaken your bones, thereby increasing their chances of breaking easily (osteoporosis and osteopenia). If you are taking DEPAKENE SYRUP for a long time, get regular check ups done for bone health.

    I am concerned because I have heard that DEPAKENE SYRUP causes hair loss. Is it true?

    DEPAKENE SYRUP may cause thinning of hair, change of hair colour and even hair loss. If you are concerned talk to your doctor if it is possible to reduce the dose of DEPAKENE SYRUP. Your hair may regrow after either reducing your dose or switching to a different medicine.

    Written by:
    Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
    M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

    Reviewed by:
    Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
    M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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