Diplexil is indicated for the treatment of epileptic seizures, including partial and widespread febrile seizures in children, lack of sleep and behavioral changes associated with the disease.
This remedy has sodium valproate, a compound with antiepileptic properties, capable of controlling epileptic seizures.
- The price of Diplexil ranges from 15 to 25 reais.
- And can be purchased from pharmacies or online stores.
- By prescription.
Low doses of 15 mg per 1 kg of weight per day are generally recommended at the start of treatment, which can be gradually increased between 5 and 10 mg daily. The tablets should be swallowed whole, without breaking or chewing, with a glass of water.
Doses should always be indicated and adjusted by the doctor until an optimal dose is reached to control the disease, which depends on the individual response of each patient to treatment.
Some of the side effects of Diplexil may include decreased or increased appetite, swelling of legs, hands or feet, tremors, headaches, confusion, hair loss, muscle weakness, mood swings, depression, aggression or the appearance of rock spots on the skin. .
Diplexil is contraindicated in patients with liver disease, chronic acute hepatitis, mitochondrial disease such as Alpers-Huttenlocher syndrome and in patients allergic to sodium valproate or any of the formula components.
Also, if you are being treated with blood thinners or are pregnant or breast-feeding, you should consult your doctor before starting treatment.