Suggest Remedies For Accidental Overdose Of Epilim

Posted on Sat, 11 Nov 2017

Question: Hi I may have overdosed on my Epilim

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please go to the nearest Emergency room

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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Epilime contains valproic acid as active ingredient.
Symptoms and complications associated with valproic acid poisoning depends on the amount you have consumed. Doses below 400 mg/kg can be managed with close insertion alone. However, higher doses require treatment with activated charcoal, gastric lavage and even hemodialysis to avoid organ damage.
Timely intervention is very important. So, please be advised not to waste any time and go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.

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Dr.Lekshmi

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (10 minutes later)

Thank you,

There was a 4hour window between my dose could I not manage this

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up answer

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

Even though you do not have any notable symptoms at present, valproate levels can rise in your blood up to 18 hours after ingestion. So you need to be admitted in the hospital for at least 24 hours under close monitoring and blood valproate levels checked every 4 hours. There is nothing that can be done at home to help you.
Please visit nearest ER as soon as possible.

Regards
Dr.Lekshmi

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T