Torvate Chrono 500 Tablet (Sodium Valproate 500mg)

Torvate Chrono 500mg Tablet 10’s belongs to a group of medicines called ‘anticonvulsants‘ or ‘anti-epileptics‘ primarily used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, Torvate Chrono 500 Tablet 10’s is also used to treat mood disorders and migraine. Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. In patients with seizures, the typical brain electrical pattern is disrupted by sudden bursts of electrical impulse that affect an individual’s consciousness, movements or sensations.
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Torvate Chrono 500mg Tablet 10’s is a combination of two drugs, namely: Sodium valproate and Valproic acid. Torvate Chrono 500 Tablet 10’s works by decreasing the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. Thereby helps in controlling seizures. Torvate Chrono 500 Tablet 10’s increases the amount of a chemical substance called GABA, this helps block the nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect.

You are advised to take Torvate Chrono 500 Tablet 10’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as headache, sleepiness, drowsiness, impaired coordination, apathy (lack of interest), irregular periods and weight gain. Talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Do not take Torvate Chrono 500 Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant, as it could cause serious congenital disabilities. If you are of child-bearing age, use effective contraception while taking Torvate Chrono 500 Tablet 10’s. Consult your doctor before taking Torvate Chrono 500 Tablet 10’s if you are breastfeeding. Torvate Chrono 500 Tablet 10’s causes drowsiness and dizziness, so avoid driving unless you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Torvate Chrono 500 Tablet 10’s as it could lead to an increased risk of seizures. Care should be taken while giving Torvate Chrono 500 Tablet 10’s to children below 3 years as there is a higher risk of liver intoxication during the first 6 months of treatment.

Epilepsy, Mood disorder, Migraine

Torvate Chrono 500 Tablet 10’s is a combination of two drugs, namely: Sodium valproate and Valproic acid. Torvate Chrono 500 Tablet 10’s is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits, mood disorders and to prevent migraine headaches. Torvate Chrono 500 Tablet 10’s decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain, thereby controlling seizures. Torvate Chrono 500 Tablet 10’s is used to treat certain forms of epilepsy such as petit mal epilepsy (short-term unconsciousness due to disorder in the brain), myoclonic seizures (sudden muscle contractions) and grand mal epilepsy (severe muscle contractions which lead to unconsciousness). Torvate Chrono 500 Tablet 10’s may also be used to treat epilepsy which does not sufficiently respond to other anticonvulsant drugs, such as epilepsy which is not associated with movements and epilepsy with symptoms affecting perception and deliberate movements. Torvate Chrono 500 Tablet 10’s is used to treat both partial seizures (affects only a part of the brain) and generalised seizures (affects the entire brain).

Dosage

Take Torvate Chrono 500 Tablet 10’s with or 1hour prior food. Swallow Torvate Chrono 500 Tablet 10’s a whole with a glass of water, do not chew, or break it.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Sleepiness
• Drowsiness
• Impaired coordination
• Apathy (lack of interest)
• Hair loss
• Irregular periods
• Weight gain