Diplexil is indicated for the treatment of epilepsy seizures, including generalized and partial seizures, febrile seizures in children, sleep deprivation and behavioral changes associated with the disease.
This remedy has in its composition Sodium Valproate, a compound with antiepileptic properties, able to control epileptic seizures.
Price
The price of Diplexil varies between 15 and 25 reais, and can be bought in pharmacies or online stores, and it is necessary to present a prescription.
How to take
Generally, low doses of 15 mg per 1 kg of body weight per day are recommended at the start of treatment, which can be gradually increased by 5 to 10 mg per day. The tablets should be swallowed whole, without breaking or chewing, together with a glass of water.
The doses should always be indicated and adjusted by the physician, until an optimal dose is reached for the control of the disease, which depends on the individual response of each patient to the treatment.
Side effects
Some of the side effects of Diplexil may include decreased or increased appetite, swelling in the legs, hands or feet, tremors, headache, confusion, hair loss, muscle weakness, mood swings, depression, aggression or the appearance of skin.
Contraindications
Diplexil is contraindicated for patients with liver disease, chronic acute hepatitis, mitochondrial disease such as Alpers-Huttenlocher syndrome and for patients with allergy to sodium valproate or any of the components of the formula.
In addition, if you are on anticoagulants or if you are pregnant or nursing, you should talk to your doctor before starting treatment.
