What is DILPRA OD 500MG?
- DILPRA OD 500MG contains Divalproex which belongs to a group of medicines called Anti-Epileptics
What DILPRA OD 500MG is used for?
DILPRA OD 500MG is used,
- to treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder
- to treat complex partial seizures in adults and children 10 years of age and older
- to treat simple and complex absence seizures, with or without other seizure types
- to prevent migraine headaches
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Driving & Using Machines
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
- are allergic to divalproex or any other ingredients of this medicine
- have a genetic problem call a urea cycle disorder
- are an alcoholic
- have liver problems
- have or have had depression, mood problems or suicidal thoughts or behavior
- have any other medical conditions
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breast feeding consult your doctor before taking DILPRA OD 500MG
- DILPRA OD 500MG can pass into breast milk and may harm your unborn baby
- Do not drive a car or operate dangerous machinery until you know how DILPRA OD 500MG affects you. DILPRA OD 500MG can slow your thinking and motor skills
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, herbal supplements and medicines that you take for a short period of time.
- phenytoin
- carbamazepine
- primidone
- phenobarbital
- rifampin
- Take DILPRA OD 500MG exactly as your healthcare provider tells you
- Your healthcare provider may change your dose
If you take more DILPRA OD 500MG
- If you take too much DILPRA OD 500MG, call your healthcare provider immediately
If you forget to take DILPRA OD 500MG
- If you miss a dose, just skip that dose. Do not take 2 doses at the same time
If you stop taking DILPRA OD 500MG
- Do not stop taking DILPRA OD 500MG without first talking to your healthcare provider
Like all medicines DILPRA OD 500MG can cause side effects although not everybody gets them.
- liver damage that can cause death, especially in children younger than 2 years old
- nausea or vomiting that does not go away
- abdominal discomfort
- dark urine
- swelling of your face
- yellowing of your skin or eyes
- suicidal thoughts
- worse depression or anxiety
- panic attacks
- trouble sleeping (insomnia)
- allergic reactions like fever, skin rash, hives, sores in your mouth, blistering and peeling of your skin
- drowsiness or sleepiness in the elderly
- nausea, headache
- sleepiness
- vomiting
- weakness
- dizziness
- stomach pain
- blurry vision
- weight gain
- hair loss
- problems with walking or coordination
- Store at room temperature (15-25ºC)
- Keep DILPRA OD 500MG and all medicines out of the reach of children
- Do not take this medicine after the expiry date
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