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Medval 500mg Tablet CR Substitute
Medval 500mg Tablet CR Substitute
Verified Ingredients and Effects
Composition:
SODIUM VALPROATE-500MG
Uses:
Epilepsy, Bipolar disorder, Migraine
Medicinal Benefits:
Medval 500mg Tablet CR belongs to a group of anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy (fits). Additionally, Medval 500mg Tablet CR is also used to treat bipolar disorder and prevent migraine headaches. Medval 500mg Tablet CR decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain, thereby controlling seizures. Medval 500mg Tablet CR is used to treat both localized (seizures which affect only a part of the brain) and generalized seizures (seizures which affect the entire brain).
FAQs
Medval 500mg Tablet CR decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. It balances the brain's chemical messenger and prevents overactivity of the brain, thereby controlling seizures episodes.
Medval 500mg Tablet CR helps to treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder by increasing the amount of a chemical substance called GABA; this helps in blocking the nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect.
Medval 500mg Tablet CR limits the transmission of nerve pain, thereby prevents migraine headache. Migraine is a neurological condition which is characterized by intense headaches.
Do not discontinue Medval 500mg Tablet CR without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Medval 500mg Tablet CR for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Medval 500mg Tablet CR; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually to avoid worsening of seizures.
Birth-control pills like oestrogen-containing products may affect the way Medval 500mg Tablet CR works. It is better to consult the doctor if you are using birth control pills to avoid pregnancy.
Medval 500mg Tablet CR may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Maintain a healthy weight by following a proper diet and exercising regularly.
Medval 500mg Tablet CR might cause fertility issues in both men and women. However, it can be reversible upon discontinuation of Medval 500mg Tablet CR. In rare cases, Medval 500mg Tablet CR can be a contributing factor in male infertility.
Limit caffeine intake, avoid smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drink water regularly, and chew sugar-free gum/candy might prevent dry mouth.
Medval 500mg Tablet CR may change the results of liver enzymes, and urine and blood tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Medval 500mg Tablet CR.