Vivocet 100 Tablet

Short Description

Vivocet 100 Tablet is an anti-epileptic medicine used to treat seizures (fits) in epilepsy. It can be used alone or along with other medicines.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Vivocet 100 Tablet suppresses the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. You can take it regularly with or without food but try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your seizures. It may be increased gradually. It is generally advised as a long-term treatment. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to even if you feel well. If you stop or miss doses your seizures could get worse. Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to. This is because stopping the medicine suddenly could make your seizures worse.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vivocet 100 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Vivocet 100 Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It works by attaching itself to specific sites (SV2A) on the surfaces of nerve cells. This suppresses the abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain and prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures.

Vivocet 100 Tablet should be taken regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures. Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you. It may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you do not drive or use machinery. Inform your doctor if you have a history of liver disease, kidney disease or drug abuse. Do not stop using Vivocet 100 Tablet without talking to your doctor even if you feel better.