Description: 

Epilim is a medication used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and prevent migraine headaches.

 Prescription: 

• Available only on prescription.

 Dosage:

•    Adults and older children (12+ years): 600mg to 2,000mg a day, as 1 dose or split into 2 doses.
•   Younger children (1 month to 11 years): The doctor will use the child’s weight to work out the right dose.

Therapeutic Category:

•  Anticonvulsant/Antiepileptic.

Active Ingredients/Composition: 

• Sodium valproate.

Variant: 

• Epilim Chrono, Epilim Chronosphere, and Dyzantil.

 Consume Type: 

• Oral.

 Directions/Usage:

•     Take with or after a meal or snack.
•     Swallow slow-release tablets and capsules whole with a drink of water or juice.
•     Add slow-release granules to a small drink or sprinkle onto soft food.

Common Side Effects:

•     Stomach pain, feeling or being sick
•     Diarrhea
•     Dry or sore mouth, or swollen gums
•     Shakes (tremors) in a part of your body, or unusual eye movements
•     Feeling tired or sleepy
•     Headache
•     Weight gain
•     Thinning hair, or changes to the color or texture of your hair
•     Irregular or delayed periods

Package Type:

•  Tablets

Storage Advice:

•  Store in a cool, dry place.

 Safety Advice:

•     Do not take sodium valproate during pregnancy, as it can cause birth defects and problems with your baby’s learning and behavior.
•      For women and girls of childbearing age, your doctor will enroll you on Prevent, the valproate pregnancy prevention programme.

Product Substitutes: 

• Valproic acid and semisodium valproate.

 Manufacturer/Marketer: 

• Sanofi.

Country of Origin: 

• France.