• Navalin 500mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anti-epileptics
• It is used to treat conditions such as epilepsy and bipolar disorder
• It works by preventing extreme mood swings and abnormal brain signals that trigger seizures (fits)
• It also helps in the prevention of migraines
• Navalin 500mg Tablet can be used alone or in combination with other medicines
• Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you
• This may increase gradually until your condition is stable
• This medicine may take several weeks to work but it is important to take it regularly to get the benefit
• Do not stop taking it, even if you feel fine, unless your doctor advises you to
• You may have more seizures, or your bipolar disorder may get worse.
• The most common side effects of this medicine include skin rashes, headache, feeling or being sick, difficulty sleeping, dizziness and feeling sleepy or drowsy
• Most side effects wear off, but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor
• There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects
• Long-term treatment can cause weakness in your bones (osteoporosis), increasing your risk of breaking a bone.
• Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, meningitis or depression or suicidal thoughts
• Also let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine, including contraceptive pills
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, Navalin 500mg Tablet can be taken if it is clearly needed but the dose may be adjusted
• You should avoid driving or riding a bicycle if this medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy
• You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine.

Uses of Navalin 500mg Tablet

• In Bipolar disorder Navalin 500mg Tablet works to restore the normal balance of nerve activity in your brain
• It can help prevent extreme changes in mood and help you feel less agitated
• You may experience fewer episodes of low mood
• It can take several weeks for this medicine to work and you may still feel low during this time
• It is likely that you will Take Navalin 500mg Tablet for at least six months but possibly much longer
• It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively
• Do not stop taking it unless your doctor advises you to
• You should continue to eat well and keep fit to reduce symptoms of bipolar disorder
• In Epilepsy/Seizures Navalin 500mg Tablet is an anticonvulsant (or anti-epileptic) medicine that works by decreasing the nerve impulses which cause the seizures
• By controlling the frequency of seizures, it will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence
• It helps reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety
• This medicine is not associated with any physical or psychological dependence (addiction) but it should not be stopped suddenly
• It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective
• Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Navalin 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Navalin 500mg Tablet

• Hair loss
• Flu-like symptoms
• Tremors
• Weakness
• Infection
• Peripheral edema
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Sleepiness
• Increased appetite
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
• Weight loss
• Breathlessness
• Hay fever
• Nervousness