Hi Sir. My daughter is only 1 month old and she is having generalized seizure disorder. Doctor has prescribed Valparin 200 10 drops twice a day. Till when I should continue this medicine and sometimes she starts crying heavily. At that moment what should I do?
HelloValparin contains Valerie acid, and it should not be given below 2 years of age. Below 2 years there are high chances of hepatotoxicity. Most of the pediatrician used to give phenytoin or phenobarbital in this age. Nowadays levetiracetam is a better antiepileptic Chat Doctor. Most common cause of seizure at this age is birth asphyxia, some metabolic disorder or brain malformation. Cause should be identified first. Most of the time in case of seizure disorder medication is needed to be continued at least for 3 years of seizure free period. Here I would suggest you to consult a pediatrician for evaluation and for change of medication. Regards