Napilex 200mg Syrup is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, Napilex 200mg Syrup is also used to treat bipolar disorder and prevent symptoms of migraine (like a headache). Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. In epilepsy, the brain's electrical rhythms become imbalanced, resulting in recurrent seizures, sometimes leading to an unconscious state.

Napilex 200mg Syrup contains 'Sodium valproate', which decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. Thereby, it helps in controlling seizures. Napilex 200mg Syrup increases the amount of a chemical substance called GABA; this helps block the nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect. Thereby, helps treat bipolar disorder.

You are advised to take Napilex 200mg Syrup 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 stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and changes in weight/appetite. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Please do not stop taking Napilex 200mg Syrup without consulting your doctor to avoid worsening of seizures. Contact your doctor if your child gets her first period whilst on treatment with Napilex 200mg Syrup. Do not take Napilex 200mg Syrup if you are pregnant, as it could cause serious congenital disabilities. If you are of childbearing age, use effective contraception while taking Napilex 200mg Syrup. Consult your doctor before taking Napilex 200mg Syrup if you are breastfeeding. Do not drive or operate machinery as Napilex 200mg Syrup may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Napilex 200mg Syrup as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness.

• Napilex 200mg Syrup can be taken with food to prevent stomach upset or as advised by your doctor.
• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
• Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup, dosing syringe, or dropper.
• Shake the bottle well before use.

Napilex 200mg Syrup belongs to a group of anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy (fits). Additionally, Napilex 200mg Syrup is also used to treat bipolar disorder and prevent migraine headaches. Napilex 200mg Syrup decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain, thereby controlling seizures. Napilex 200mg Syrup is used to treat both localised (seizures which affect only a part of the brain) and generalised seizures (seizures which affect the entire brain).

Do not take Napilex 200mg Syrup if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have liver problems, severe hepatitis, urea cycle disorders, porphyria, or an inborn deficiency of carnitine. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies while taking Napilex 200mg Syrup. Contact your doctor if your child gets her first period during the treatment with Napilex 200mg Syrup. Do not take Napilex 200mg Syrup if you are pregnant unless prescribed by the doctor, as it is a pregnancy category D medicine and can cause serious congenital disabilities. Consult your doctor before taking Napilex 200mg Syrup if you are breastfeeding. Napilex 200mg Syrup may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Napilex 200mg Syrup as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness.