Sabril Benefits & Uses

Sabril is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Epilepsy

Sabril 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
Adult	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Adolescents weighing more than 60 kg
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Sabril Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sabril is used -

Mild

Weight gain
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Irritability
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Cough
Nasal congestion
Pharyngitis
Back Pain
Influenza like symptoms

Sabril Related Warnings

Is the use of Sabril safe for pregnant women?

Sabril may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Sabril again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Sabril safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Sabril. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Sabril on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Sabril on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Sabril on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Sabril on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Sabril with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Hydrocortisone

Chloroquine

Amiodarone

Dexamethasone

Sabril Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Suicidal Tendency
Depression

Frequently asked Questions about Sabril

Is this Sabril habit forming or addictive?

Sabril is not addictive in nature.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Sabril as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Sabril only as per medical advice.

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

Yes, in many cases, taking Sabril can help with mental disorders.

Yes

Sabril Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sabril

Taking Sabril with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Sabril

Taking alcohol with Sabril can be dangerous.

Severe