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About Magval 500mg Tablet CR

MAGNESIUM VALPROATE belongs to a group of anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, MAGNESIUM VALPROATE also treats bipolar disorder and prevents migraine symptoms (like a headache). Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. In epilepsy, the brain's electrical rhythms become imbalanced, resulting in recurrent seizures, sometimes leading to an unconscious state.

Uses of Magval 500mg Tablet CR

Bipolar disorder or epilepsy, migraine.

Medicinal Benefits of Magval 500mg Tablet CR

MAGNESIUM VALPROATE belongs to a group of anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy (fits). Additionally, MAGNESIUM VALPROATE also treats bipolar disorder and prevents migraine headaches. MAGNESIUM VALPROATE decreases the brain's excessive and abnormal nerve activity, thereby controlling seizures. MAGNESIUM VALPROATE is used to treat both localized (seizures that affect only a part of the brain) and generalized seizures (seizures that affect the entire brain).

Directions for Use

MAGNESIUM VALPROATE must be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water with or without food or as directed by a physician. Do not crush or chew the tablet.

Side Effects of Magval 500mg Tablet CR

• Stomach pain
• Feeling or being sick
• Diarrhoea
• Dry or sore mouth
• Swollen gums
• Shakes or tremors
• Unusual eye movements
• Headache
• Weight gain
• Thinning hair
• Changes in the colour or texture of your hair
• Delayed or Irregular periods

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take MAGNESIUM VALPROATE if you are hypersensitive to 'Magnesium valproate or any ingredients in MAGNESIUM VALPROATE. If you have liver problems, porphyria, urine-related problems (such as urea cycle disorder), diabetes, immune system disorder, or kidney problems, you should not take MAGNESIUM VALPROATE. If you have suicidal thoughts while taking MAGNESIUM VALPROATE, contact your doctor right away. Do not take MAGNESIUM VALPROATE if you are pregnant as it is pregnancy category D medicine and can cause severe congenital disabilities. MAGNESIUM VALPROATE enters into breast milk in trace amounts, but it is unlikely to harm your baby, so you can continue nursing if your doctor advises you to. MAGNESIUM VALPROATE causes drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol along with MAGNESIUM VALPROATE as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. If you stop taking your medicine without first consulting your doctor, your symptoms may get worse.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

MAGNESIUM VALPROATE may have interacted with anti-epileptic medicines (e.g. carbamazepine, lamotrigine), anti-depressant medicines (e.g. amitriptyline, sertraline), anti-psychotic medicines (e.g. quetiapine, olanzapine, risperidone), medicines used to control seizures or fits due to epilepsy (e.g. clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

MAGNESIUM VALPROATE may interact with disease conditions such as depression, liver disease, urea cycle disorders, suicidal tendency, HIV disease, thyroid disease, and thrombocytopenia (low platelets).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

• Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking MAGNESIUM VALPROATE as it may increase dizziness and sleepiness.

PREGNANCY

• MAGNESIUM VALPROATE belongs to pregnancy category D. Avoid taking MAGNESIUM VALPROATE if you are pregnant as it could lead to severe birth defects.

BREAST FEEDING

• MAGNESIUM VALPROATE may pass into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking MAGNESIUM VALPROATE if you are breastfeeding.

DRIVING

• MAGNESIUM VALPROATE may pass into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking MAGNESIUM VALPROATE if you are breastfeeding.

LIVER

• Should not use MAGNESIUM VALPROATE if you have liver problems or your family has a history of liver problems. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

KIDNEY

• May need dose adjustment in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.