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Napilex 200mg/5ml Syrup

Name: Napilex 200mg/5ml Syrup
SKU: bottle of 100 ml Syrup
Price: 58 INR
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by Mankind Pharma Ltd

Salt CompositionSodium Valproate (200mg/5ml)

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Introduction to Napilex 200mg/5ml Syrup

Napilex 200mg/5ml 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, Napilex 200mg/5ml 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 Napilex 200mg/5ml Syrup

Moderate risk
High risk
Safe

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Napilex 200mg/5ml Syrup.

Napilex 200mg/5ml 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.

Napilex 200mg/5ml 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.

Napilex 200mg/5ml Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Napilex 200mg/5ml Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Napilex 200mg/5ml Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Napilex 200mg/5ml Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Napilex 200mg/5ml Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Napilex 200mg/5ml Syrup is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.

How Napilex 200mg/5ml Syrup works

Napilex 200mg/5ml 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 Napilex 200mg/5ml 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. Napilex 200mg/5ml Syrup is to be taken with food.

Side Effects Of Napilex 200mg/5ml 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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Is it safe to take Napilex for long term?

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

I have gained weight after I started using Napilex. Is it because of this medicine? What should I do?

Yes, weight gain can occur with the use of Napilex. To control your weight, you should have a healthy balanced diet and exercise regularly. Talk to your doctor if you have any other concerns.

Does Napilex affect the working of birth control pills?

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

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

Napilex 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 Napilex?

You should not stop taking Napilex 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.

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