Depakene Benefits & Uses

Depakene is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Epilepsy

Other Benefits

Epilepsy
Epilepsy
Seizures

Depakene Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Depakene Related Warnings

Is the use of Depakene safe for pregnant women?

Depakene shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Depakene safe during breastfeeding?

Depakene may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Depakene on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Depakene on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Depakene on the Liver?

Depakene may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Depakene on the Heart?

You can take Depakene without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Depakene with Other Drugs

Depakene should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Codeine

Erythromycin

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Aspirin(ASA)

Mild

Paracetamol

Cimetidine

Depakene Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Depakene unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Bleeding
Depression
Suicidal Tendency
Pancreatitis

Frequently asked Questions about Depakene

Is this Depakene habit forming or addictive?

Depakene does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Depakene. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Depakene only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Depakene has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.

Yes

Depakene Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Depakene

Taking Depakene with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Depakene

Consumption of alcohol and Depakene together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe