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The drug Novovalpo is used to treat seizures and febrile convulsions with the main ingredient being Valproic Acid. Let's find out more details about the uses, how to use the drug and the notes when using Novovalpo through the article below.1. What is Novovalpo?
What is Novovalpo drug? Novovalpo drug belongs to the group of psychotropic drugs, is prepared in the form of soft capsules packed in a box of 1 blister, a box of 2 blisters, a box of 4 blisters and a box of 6 blisters x 15 tablets.
Novovalpo medicine has the main ingredient Valproic Acid 250mg and other excipients.
2. Indications for taking Novovalpo
Novovalpo brand-name drug is used in the following cases:
Absence seizures Convulsions in children Myoclonic epileptic seizures Generalized convulsive seizures Febrile seizures. Patients need to adhere to the use of Novovalpo drug according to the indications of use and function for each specific object stated in the Novovalpo drug instruction sheet or the doctor's prescription sheet.
3. Dosage - How to take Novovalpo
Novovalpo is used for oral administration. The recommended dosage of Novovalpo is as follows:
Adults: The recommended dose is 600 mg Valproic Acid / day, gradually increasing 200 mg Valproic Acid / 3 days. For normal effectiveness: 1000 - 2000 mg Valproic Acid/day or 20 - 30mg Valproic Acid/kg. Children > 20 kg: The recommended dose is 400 mg Valproic Acid/day, gradually increasing until the condition is controlled, usually 20 - 30 mg Valproic Acid/kg/day. Patients need to apply the exact dose of Novovalpo listed on the product packaging and the drug instruction sheet or instructions from a doctor or pharmacist. Patients do not arbitrarily calculate, apply or change the dose of Novovalpo drug.
4. Contraindications to taking Novovalpo
Novovalpo drug is not used in the following cases:
Patients with a history of allergy, hypersensitivity to Valproic Acid or any of the excipients in the drug. Pregnant women and people with liver failure should not take Novovalpo.
5. Novovalpo drug interactions
When combining Novovalpo with some of the following drugs, drug interactions may occur such as:
Neuroleptics MAOIs Other antidepressants Anticoagulants Salicylates Phenytoin Drugs Lamotrigine Antidepressants Seizures Cimetidine To ensure safety when using Novovalpo for treatment, patients should inform the doctor treating other medical conditions they have and all types of drugs (prescription, non-prescription) and medicines. other health protection products that have been used to guide rational drug use.
6. Side effects when using Novovalpo drug treatment
During the use of Novovalpo, patients may experience some unwanted side effects such as:
Nausea, vomiting, indigestion Sedation, tremor, headache Eyeball convulsions, double vision rash Hair loss Thrombocytopenia Liver damage Patients should inform their doctor, pharmacist about unwanted side effects during treatment with Novovalpo.
7. Precautions when using Novovalpo
Patients should carefully consult the information on the drug instruction leaflet and the following notes before using Novovalpo for treatment.
Patients should swallow the tablet whole (do not chew, crush, or crush). Use Novovalpo with caution in children < 3 years old. People with kidney failure. Pregnant. Patients should strictly follow the instructions of the doctor or pharmacist. Do not arbitrarily buy Novovalpo medicine to self-treat to avoid unwanted side effects that may occur.
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