Radival 200 Tablet

Radival 200 Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains sodium valproate 200 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the anti-migraine and anticonvulsant medicine group and is used to help prevent migraine attacks in people for whom a doctor has decided it is appropriate. Because it is a tablet, Radival 200 Tablet is taken by mouth and is intended for regular, scheduled use rather than for immediate relief of a migraine already in progress. The exact use and dose depend on the condition being treated and the patient’s medical history.

How it works: Sodium valproate helps reduce abnormal electrical activity in the brain and can also affect brain chemicals that are involved in migraine prevention. In tablet form, Radival 200 Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract so the medicine can work throughout the body over time.

Radival 200 Tablet provides 200 mg of sodium valproate per tablet, so it is a defined higher-strength tablet that may be chosen when a doctor wants a specific milligram dose in a convenient oral form. Since there are no other Radival strengths or forms listed here, this 200 mg tablet represents the available presentation and may be used as part of an individualized dosing plan.

• Migraine prevention
• Reduction of migraine attack frequency
• Long-term prophylactic therapy when prescribed
• Other doctor-directed neurologic uses

• Swallow Radival 200 Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep the amount of medicine in your body steady.
• You may take it with or after food if stomach upset occurs; food can make it easier to tolerate.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless a healthcare professional confirms that the tablet is suitable for that purpose.
• If your doctor prescribes more than one tablet per day, space the doses exactly as directed.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Radival 200 Tablet contains sodium valproate 200 mg. The number of tablets taken and how often they are taken may vary based on age, weight, the condition being treated, and response to therapy, and the doctor sets the schedule for this strength. There is no fixed maximum dose that applies to every patient; the total daily amount must stay within the doctor-prescribed limit.

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

Common side effects of Sodium Valproate may include:

• Nausea or stomach upset
• Drowsiness or sleepiness
• Dizziness
• Tremor
• Weight gain
• Hair thinning
• Abdominal discomfort

• Radival 200 Tablet should be used only when a clinician has reviewed the migraine history and overall risk factors.
• Avoid alcohol because it can worsen drowsiness and increase the risk of side effects.
• Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how Radival 200 Tablet affects you.
• Use extra caution if you have liver disease, a history of pancreatitis, or a bleeding problem.
• Tell your doctor about pregnancy, plans for pregnancy, or breastfeeding before taking sodium valproate.
• Do not stop Radival 200 Tablet suddenly without medical advice, because symptoms can worsen or return.
• Use caution if you are taking other medicines that cause sleepiness, since sedation may be stronger.

• Other antiepileptic medicines
• Aspirin or other medicines that affect bleeding
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Alcohol
• Other drugs that can cause drowsiness, including some sleep medicines and anxiety medicines

Store Radival 200 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.