Epival EC 200 mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, Epival EC 200 mg Tablet is also used to treat bipolar disorder and prevent symptoms of migraine (like a headache). Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. In epilepsy, the brain's electrical rhythms become imbalanced, resulting in recurrent seizures, sometimes leading to an unconscious state. 
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Epival EC 200 mg Tablet contains 'Sodium valproate', which decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. Thereby helps in controlling seizures. Epival EC 200 mg Tablet increases the amount of a chemical substance called GABA; this helps block the nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect. Thereby helps treat bipolar disorder. 
 
You can take Epival EC 200 mg Tablet with or without food. You are advised to take Epival EC 200 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, tremors, tiredness, sleepiness, headache, weight gain, and hair loss. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
 
Please do not stop taking Epival EC 200 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor to avoid worsening of seizures. Contact your doctor if your child gets her first-period whilst on treatment with Epival EC 200 mg Tablet . Do not take Epival EC 200 mg Tablet if you are pregnant as it could cause serious congenital disabilities. If you are of child-bearing age, use effective contraception while taking Epival EC 200 mg Tablet . Consult your doctor before taking Epival EC 200 mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Do not drive or operate machinery as Epival EC 200 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Epival EC 200 mg Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness.

Epival EC 200 mg Tablet belongs to a group of anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy (fits). Additionally, Epival EC 200 mg Tablet is also used to treat bipolar disorder and prevent migraine headaches. Epival EC 200 mg Tablet decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain, thereby controlling seizures. Epival EC 200 mg Tablet is used to treat both localized (seizures which affect only a part of the brain) and generalized seizures (seizures which affect the entire brain).

Do not take Epival EC 200 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have liver problems, porphyria, urine-related problems (like urea cycle disorder), diabetes, immune system disorder or kidney problems. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies while taking Epival EC 200 mg Tablet . Contact your doctor if your child gets her first period during the treatment with Epival EC 200 mg Tablet . Do not take Epival EC 200 mg Tablet if you are pregnant unless prescribed by the doctor as it is pregnancy category C medicine and can cause serious congenital disabilities. Consult your doctor before taking Epival EC 200 mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Epival EC 200 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Epival EC 200 mg Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. 

• Contact your doctor if your child gets her first-period whilst on treatment with Epival EC 200 mg Tablet .
• Epival EC 200 mg Tablet might affect blood and urine tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Epival EC 200 mg Tablet .
• If you are of child-bearing age, use effective contraception without interruptions during your entire treatment with Epival EC 200 mg Tablet .
• Consult your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while taking Epival EC 200 mg Tablet .