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Suffering From Seizures. Taking Levipril, Asked To Take Valprol-CR 300. Correct Dosage?
my daughter 12 years old had a seizure on 25 sep.2012,from 8 Oct.2012,she started having levipril 500 twice in a day (morning and evening) ,but after 15 days she had second seizure while playing,now doctor has suggested to change medicine and start valprol 300 mg twice a day,but I am not satisfied with the power of valprol-CR 300 ,my question is this that how much power should be given to her per day ?
Mon, 5 Nov 2012
Hello
Valproate-CR contains valproate sodium in a controlled release form. You have not mentioned the weight of your child. Usual dose of valproate is 20 mg/kg/day which can be increased upto 40 mg/kg/day depending on whether seizure is controlled or not.
In children above 20 kgs a tablet of 200 mg should be given two times a day. Your child is getting 300 mg twice a day that is also appropriate for her.
Children on long term use of valproate need to be investigated for liver function test to monitor the side effects of valproate.
Regards
Valproate-CR contains valproate sodium in a controlled release form. You have not mentioned the weight of your child. Usual dose of valproate is 20 mg/kg/day which can be increased upto 40 mg/kg/day depending on whether seizure is controlled or not.
In children above 20 kgs a tablet of 200 mg should be given two times a day. Your child is getting 300 mg twice a day that is also appropriate for her.
Children on long term use of valproate need to be investigated for liver function test to monitor the side effects of valproate.
Regards
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