Soval 200mg Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS

Last updated on 13 Jan 2026 | 12:19 PM (IST)

Soval 200mg Tablet is used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and bipolar disorder. It is also used in the prevention of migraines. It has a calming effect on the brain by relaxing the nerves.

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General Information

Contains

Valproic Acid (200mg)

Marketer

Shine Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Soval 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time, each day. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking it abruptly without discussing it with your doctor, as it may increase seizure frequency.

Some of the common side effects of this medicine include headache, blurred vision, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and diarrhea. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause weight gain, and to control it, you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly. Please consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.

Uses of Soval Tablet

Benefits of Soval Tablet

Bipolar disorder
Soval 200mg 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 this medicine 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.

Epilepsy/Seizures
Soval 200mg 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.

Side effects of Soval Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Soval

Headache
Dizziness
Blurred vision
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Vomiting
Sleepiness
Hair loss
Weight gain
Tremors
Double vision
Diarrhea
Impaired coordination
Increased appetite
Weakness
Stomach pain

How to use Soval Tablet

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. Soval 200mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Soval Tablet works

Soval 200mg Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

All substitutes for Soval 200mg Tablet

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

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Quick tips

Take your medication 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.
Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
- Practice yoga every day.
- Get enough sleep at nighttime.
- Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/laptop.
- Take your medication on time.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
It may cause cosmetic side effects such as increased hair growth on the face, acne and thinning of hair. Talk to your doctor if this bothers you.
Monitor your weight during treatment with this medicine as it can cause weight gain.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.
Soval 200mg Tablet helps in the treatment and prevention of seizures.
Take it at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Soval 200mg Tablet, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Monitor your weight during treatment with this medicine as it can cause weight gain.
Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
Do not take Soval 200mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.
Take your medication 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.
Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
- Practice yoga every day.
- Get enough sleep at nighttime.
- Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/laptop.
- Take your medication on time.
It may increase the risk of low sodium levels in the blood. Inform your doctor if you develop difficulty concentrating, memory problems, confusion, weakness, and unsteadiness.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Soval 200mg Tablet

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Soval 200mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.

Driving

UNSAFE

Soval 200mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Soval 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

UNSAFE

Soval 200mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
Use of Soval 200mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Soval with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Chlorpromazine (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your liver function regularly.

Moderate

Chlorpromazine (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor your liver function regularly.

Moderate

Apalutamide (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Apalutamide may reduce blood levels of Valproic Acid.

Mild

Oxcarbazepine (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor the treatment outcome and may modify the treatment protocol as per the observation.

Mild

Aspirin (Oral Route)

Talk to your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, or dizziness during the simultaneous use of these medicines.

Frequently asked questions

I have been taking Soval 200mg Tablet for a year, and I did not have any episode of seizure during this time. For how long should I take it to cure my epilepsy completely?

Soval 200mg Tablet does not cure your condition, it only prevents the seizures from occurring. Therefore, you will have to keep on taking it, maybe for years. Consult your doctor if face any problems while taking this medicine.

What happens if I stop taking Soval 200mg Tablet?

You should not stop taking Soval 200mg Tablet suddenly. It should be discontinued gradually. Stopping it suddenly may increase the chances of recurrence of seizures. Always consult your doctor if you feel the need to stop taking this medicine.

I have gained weight after I started using Soval 200mg Tablet. Is it because of this medicine? What should I do?

Yes, weight gain can occur with the use of Soval 200mg Tablet. To control your weight, you should have a healthy balanced diet and exercise regularly. Talk to your doctor if you have any other concerns.

Can I take birth control pills while taking Soval 200mg Tablet?

Yes, Soval 200mg Tablet does not have any effect on the working of birth control pills. However, contraceptives (birth control pills) may interfere with the working of Soval 200mg Tablet and seizures may occur. It is important that you inform your doctor that you are using birth control pills. Your doctor will keep a track on your response to the treatment and monitor the Soval 200mg Tablet levels in your blood levels.

Is it safe to take Soval 200mg Tablet for long term?

Many patients can safely take Soval 200mg Tablet for a long time. Rarely, long-term use of Soval 200mg Tablet may weaken your bones, thereby increasing their chances of breaking easily (osteoporosis and osteopenia). If you are taking Soval 200mg Tablet for a long time, get regular check ups done for bone health.

I am concerned because I have heard that Soval 200mg Tablet causes hair loss. Is it true?

Soval 200mg Tablet may cause thinning of hair, change of hair colour and even hair loss. If you are concerned talk to your doctor if it is possible to reduce the dose of Soval 200mg Tablet. Your hair may regrow after either reducing your dose or switching to a different medicine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Methyl- branched fatty acids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Sodium Channel Modulators- Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs)

References

McNamara JO. Pharmacotherapy of the Epilepsies. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 596-98.
Porters RJ, Meldrum BS. Antiseizure Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 413-15.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 1449-54.
Valporic acid. Barceloneta, PR :AbbVie LTD; 1978 [revised Feb 2016]. [Accessed 19 Mar 2019] (online) Available from:
Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Marketer details

Name: Shine Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: 308-310 Dwarkesh Complex, Sun Pharma Road, Po:Atladra, Vadodara-390 012., Gujarat, India.

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Soval Tablet

Benefits of Soval Tablet

Side effects of Soval Tablet

How to use Soval Tablet

How Soval Tablet works

All substitutes for Soval 200mg Tablet

Alporate 200mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Chlorpromazine (Oral Route)

Chlorpromazine (Injection Route)

Apalutamide (Oral Route)

Oxcarbazepine (Oral Route)

Aspirin (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

I have been taking Soval 200mg Tablet for a year, and I did not have any episode of seizure during this time. For how long should I take it to cure my epilepsy completely?

What happens if I stop taking Soval 200mg Tablet?

I have gained weight after I started using Soval 200mg Tablet. Is it because of this medicine? What should I do?

Can I take birth control pills while taking Soval 200mg Tablet?

Is it safe to take Soval 200mg Tablet for long term?

I am concerned because I have heard that Soval 200mg Tablet causes hair loss. Is it true?

Fact Box

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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