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Geprin 200mg Syrup

Name: Geprin 200mg Syrup
SKU: bottle of 200 ml Syrup
Price: 119 INR
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by GNF Ethicals

Salt CompositionSodium Valproate (200mg/5ml)

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Introduction to Geprin 200mg Syrup

Geprin 200mg Syrup can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. This may increase gradually until your condition is stable. This medicine may take several weeks to work but it is important to take it regularly to get the benefit. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel fine, unless your doctor advises you to. You may have more seizures, or your bipolar disorder may get worse.

The most common side effects of this medicine include skin rashes, headache, feeling or being sick, difficulty sleeping, dizziness and feeling sleepy or drowsy. Most side effects wear off, but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. Long-term treatment can cause weakness in your bones (osteoporosis), increasing your risk of breaking a bone.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, meningitis or depression or suicidal thoughts. Also let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine, including contraceptive pills. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, Geprin 200mg Syrup can be taken if it is clearly needed but the dose may be adjusted. You should avoid driving or riding a bicycle if this medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy. You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine.

Safety Advice for Geprin 200mg Syrup

Moderate risk
High risk
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It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Geprin 200mg Syrup.

Geprin 200mg 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.

Geprin 200mg 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.<BR>Monitor the baby for unusual bruising or bleeding, jaundice and other signs of liver damage.

Geprin 200mg Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Geprin 200mg Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Geprin 200mg Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Geprin 200mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Geprin 200mg Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Geprin 200mg Syrup is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.

How Geprin 200mg Syrup works

Geprin 200mg Syrup is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

How To Use Geprin 200mg Syrup

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. Geprin 200mg Syrup is to be taken with food.

Side Effects Of Geprin 200mg Syrup

Headache
Dizziness
Blurred vision
Nausea
Vomiting
Sleepiness
Hair loss
Weight gain
Tremor
Double vision
Impaired coordination
Weakness
Stomach pain
Increased appetite

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For how long should I take Geprin to cure my epilepsy completely?

Geprin 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 you face any problems while taking this medicine.

What happens if I stop taking Geprin?

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

Is it safe to take Geprin for long term?

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

Does Geprin affect the working of birth control pills?

Yes, Geprin does not have any effect on the working of birth control pills. However, contraceptives (birth control pills) may interfere with the working of Geprin 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 Geprin levels in your blood levels.

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

Geprin 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 Geprin. Your hair may regrow after either reducing your dose or switching to a different medicine.

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