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Suggest Dosage For Valparin For An Infant

Hi Sir. My daughter is only 1 month old and she is having generalized seizure disorder. Doctor has prescribed Valparin 200 10 drops twice a day. Till when I should continue this medicine and sometimes she starts crying heavily. At that moment what should I do?
Mon, 2 May 2016
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Hello

Valparin contains valproic acid and it should not be given below 2 years of age.Below 2 years there are high chances of hepatotoxicity.
Most of the pediatrician used to give phenytoin or phenobarbitone in this age.
Nowadays levetiracetam is a better antiepileptic drug as it has very low side effects.
Most common cause of seizure at this age is birth asphyxia,some metabolic disorder or brain malformation.Cause should be identified first.Most of the time in case of seizure disorder medication is needed to be continued at least for 3 years of seizure free period.
Here I would suggest you to consult a pediatrician for evaluation and for change of medication.
Regards
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Suggest Dosage For Valparin For An Infant

Hello Valparin contains valproic acid and it should not be given below 2 years of age.Below 2 years there are high chances of hepatotoxicity. Most of the pediatrician used to give phenytoin or phenobarbitone in this age. Nowadays levetiracetam is a better antiepileptic drug as it has very low side effects. Most common cause of seizure at this age is birth asphyxia,some metabolic disorder or brain malformation.Cause should be identified first.Most of the time in case of seizure disorder medication is needed to be continued at least for 3 years of seizure free period. Here I would suggest you to consult a pediatrician for evaluation and for change of medication. Regards