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Epilim 200mg/5ml Sodium Valproate Syrup - 300ml Bottle
Severe childhood epilepsy syndromes (like Lennox-Gastaut or absence seizures) require strict daily management to prevent brain-damaging convulsions, yet children often refuse large pills. Epilim 200mg/5ml Syrup offers a critical pediatric anticonvulsant solution. Delivering potent Sodium Valproate in an easy-to-measure liquid format, it enhances inhibitory GABA neurotransmitters in the young brain, calming abnormal electrical spikes to provide reliable, round-the-clock seizure control.
How to Use / Operate
Use a calibrated medical syringe to measure the exact prescribed dose based on the child's body weight. Administer orally, usually in divided doses twice daily, with or after meals to prevent severe stomach upset.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Epilim Syrup used for?
It is a prescription liquid anticonvulsant used to treat all forms of epilepsy and seizures in children and adults who have difficulty swallowing pills.
Can I mix it with juice?
It is best given directly, but if the child refuses, you can mix it with a very small amount of water or juice immediately before taking to ensure the full dose is consumed.
Important Clinical Considerations
Sodium Valproate carries a severe black box warning for fatal hepatotoxicity (liver failure), which is highest in children under 2 years old. Blood liver enzyme tests are mandatory before and during the first 6 months of treatment. Do not discontinue suddenly, as it will trigger severe rebound seizures.
| Key Detail |
Value / Specification |
| Active Ingredient |
Sodium Valproate 200mg / 5ml |
| Therapeutic Class |
Broad-Spectrum Anticonvulsant Syrup |
| Packaging |
300 ml Liquid Bottle |
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