Volsaa 500 mg Tablet CR

Volsaa 500 mg Tablet CR is a prescription anti-convulsant medicine that contains 500 mg of sodium valproate in each tablet. It is used to help control certain seizure disorders and may also be prescribed for other neurologic or psychiatric conditions when a doctor determines it is appropriate. As a controlled-release tablet, Volsaa 500 mg Tablet CR is designed to release the medicine over time rather than all at once. This higher-strength tablet is intended for patients whose treatment plan requires a larger valproate dose in tablet form.

How it works: Sodium valproate helps calm overactive electrical activity in the brain, which can reduce the chance of seizures. In a controlled-release tablet like Volsaa 500 mg Tablet CR, the medicine is released gradually so the blood level stays steadier over time.

Volsaa 500 mg Tablet CR is a relatively high-strength tablet, so it is not the same as a low-dose starting option. Doctors may choose this strength when a patient already needs a higher total daily dose, when fewer tablets are preferred, or when smoother blood levels are desired with controlled release. It is not meant to be cut, crushed, or used casually for a first dose unless the prescriber has specifically chosen it.

• Epilepsy and seizure control
• Generalized seizures
• Partial seizures
• Adjunct treatment for seizure disorders
• Other doctor-directed neurologic or psychiatric uses

• Swallow Volsaa 500 mg Tablet CR whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split the controlled-release tablet.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep a steady medicine level.
• It can usually be taken with or after food if stomach upset occurs.
• Do not stop taking Volsaa 500 mg Tablet CR suddenly unless your doctor tells you to do so.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the exact schedule your prescriber gives, since this 500 mg strength is often part of a larger total daily dose.

Each Volsaa 500 mg Tablet CR provides 500 mg of sodium valproate per tablet. The number of tablets and how often they are taken may vary widely, and the total daily dose is determined by the doctor based on the condition being treated, age, response, and blood test results. In many patients, the medicine is taken once daily or in divided doses, and the maximum daily amount is set by the prescriber rather than the patient.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Sodium Valproate may include:

• Drowsiness or sleepiness
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Stomach upset or abdominal pain
• Tremor
• Weight gain
• Hair thinning or hair loss

• Volsaa 500 mg Tablet CR is a higher-strength tablet, so it should only be used under medical supervision.
• Do not drink alcohol unless your doctor says it is safe, because sleepiness and dizziness can worsen.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Volsaa 500 mg Tablet CR affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, pancreatitis, bleeding problems, or a history of metabolic disorders.
• Pregnancy is an important safety issue with valproate; tell your doctor right away if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or could become pregnant.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet, because that can interfere with the controlled-release design.
• Contact your prescriber before taking any new medicine, including seizure medicines, antibiotics, or herbal products.

• Other seizure medicines
• Alcohol
• Aspirin or other medicines that affect bleeding
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Lamotrigine, which may require dose adjustment and closer monitoring

Store Volsaa 500 mg Tablet CR at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture and excess heat.