DIVALCAD ER 250MG contain Valproic acid which belongs to a group of medicine called anti-convulsant or anti-epileptic agents. This medicine is used to treat epilepsy (fits) in adults and children. Epilepsy may occur as a result of a genetic disorders or an acquired brain injury such as a trauma or stroke, in which nerve cells activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures. It control seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
It must be taken with or without food. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, stomach ache, diarrhoea, double vision, hair loss, weight gain, headache, loss of appetite, tremor.
DIVALCAD ER 250MG control seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Always take DIVALCAD ER 250MG exactly as your doctor has told you. This medicine must be taken with or without food. The dose is normally split and given half in the morning and half in the evening. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.
Nausea and vomiting:
Try taking this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack and stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food.
Stomach pain:
Try to rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly or have smaller and frequent meal. Applying heat pad or covered hot water bottle on your stomach may also help. If still pain persists, speak to your doctor.
Diarrhoea:
Drink lot of fluid such as water or squash, to avoid dehydration. Do not take any other medicines without talking to a doctor.
Headache:
Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.
Fever:
Drink plenty of fluids and water. Avoid taking cold baths or showers.
DIVALCAD ER 250MG is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
DIVALCAD ER 250MG should be used with caution in breast feeding women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Do not drive or operate any machine while taking this medicine since it may cause sleepiness.
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with DIVALCAD ER 250MG.
DIVALCAD ER 250MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from active kidney diseases. Before taking, this medicine consult your doctor for advice.
DIVALCAD ER 250MG is not recommended in patients with active liver diseases. Before taking, this medicine consult your doctor for advice.
Do not take DIVALCAD ER 250MG if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to sodium valproate or any other ingredients in this medicine.
Tell your doctor if you have or had a condition such as,
Talk to your doctor if you are taking,
Drug | : | Valproic acid |
Pharmacological Category | : | Anticonvulsant, anti-epileptic agents |
Therapeutic Indication | : | Epilepsy (fits) |
Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Capsule, Oral solution |
Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.
Can I drink alcohol while taking DIVALCAD ER 250MG?
No, Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming DIVALCAD ER 250MG?
No, do not drive or operate any machine while taking this medicine since it may cause sleepiness.
Can I take DIVALCAD ER 250MG during pregnancy?
No, it is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
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