Torvate 300 Tablet CR

Torvate 300 Tablet CR is a controlled-release tablet containing sodium valproate 300 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the anticonvulsant/mood-stabilizing medicine class and is also used in some patients for migraine prevention when prescribed by a doctor. Torvate 300 Tablet CR releases the medicine slowly, which can help maintain steadier levels in the body over time.

How it works: Sodium valproate helps calm overactive electrical activity in the brain and can help reduce the likelihood of migraine attacks in appropriate patients. In Torvate 300 Tablet CR, the controlled-release tablet form is designed to release sodium valproate slowly, helping keep medicine levels more even between doses.

Torvate 300 Tablet CR is a middle-strength option compared with Torvate 500 Tablet CR, so it may suit patients who need a lower amount per dose or a more gradual dose increase. Because it is a controlled-release 300 mg tablet, a doctor may choose it when steady coverage is preferred and a smaller tablet strength is needed for individualized dosing.

• Migraine prevention
• Epilepsy/seizure control when prescribed
• Mood stabilization in selected patients
• Reduction of recurrent neurologic symptoms as directed by a doctor

• Swallow Torvate 300 Tablet CR whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor specifically says it is safe to do so.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep steady medicine levels.
• It can usually be taken with or after food if stomach upset occurs.
• Do not take it just before a migraine attack expecting instant relief; it is used for prevention, not quick pain relief.
• If you miss a dose, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Use the exact schedule prescribed because controlled-release tablets are meant to release medicine gradually.

Each Torvate 300 Tablet CR provides sodium valproate 300 mg per tablet. The doctor decides how many tablets to take and how often, based on the condition being treated, response, and tolerability; controlled-release valproate is commonly taken once daily or in divided doses depending on the prescription. Do not exceed the prescribed total daily amount, and do not change from Torvate 300 Tablet CR to another strength such as Torvate 500 Tablet CR without medical advice.

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 tiredness
• Dizziness
• Tremor or shakiness
• Weight gain
• Hair thinning or hair loss
• Blurred vision

• Torvate 300 Tablet CR is a higher-strength prescription product and should only be used under a clinician’s direction.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, pancreatitis, bleeding problems, or a history of metabolic disorders.
• Avoid alcohol unless your doctor says otherwise, because it can worsen drowsiness and side effects.
• This medicine may cause drowsiness, so use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Do not stop Torvate 300 Tablet CR suddenly, especially if it is being used for seizures, because symptoms may worsen.
• Pregnancy planning requires special medical advice because sodium valproate can cause serious harm to an unborn baby.
• Have regular blood tests if your doctor orders them to monitor liver function, blood counts, or drug levels.

• Alcohol and other medicines that cause drowsiness, such as sedatives or sleeping pills
• Aspirin or other medicines that may increase bleeding risk
• Other seizure medicines, which may change valproate levels or side effects
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Topiramate, which can increase the risk of high ammonia and confusion

Store Torvate 300 Tablet CR in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.