Zonisep 100 Capsule 10

Zonisep 100 Capsule is used for the following:

• Managing partial seizures in adults with epilepsy

• Use as a standalone medication for adults with epilepsy

• Complementary therapy alongside other anti-epileptic medicines in adults and children with epilepsy

Here's how you should take Zonisep 100 Capsule:

• Swallow each capsule whole with a glass of water.

• Ensure you do not crush or chew the capsule.

• For specific advice on when and how to take this medicine, always consult your doctor.

Zonisep 100 Capsule is taken orally.

Zonisep 100 Capsule contains a single active ingredient: Zonisamide (100 mg). This medicine works in your body through the following processes:

• Sodium and Calcium Channel Regulation: Zonisamide helps to regulate the activity of sodium and calcium channels in your brain. These channels are involved in transmitting signals between brain cells. By stabilising these channels, Zonisamide can help to reduce the likelihood of a seizure.

• Neuronal Membrane Stabilisation: Zonisamide also works by stabilising the membranes of nerve cells (neurons) in your brain. This can help to reduce the likelihood of abnormal electrical activity occurring, which is what causes seizures.

• Suppression of Neuronal Hypersynchronization: By suppressing this abnormal synchronisation of neurons, Zonisamide can further help to prevent seizures from occurring. This is because seizures often occur when large groups of neurons become synchronised and start firing off signals all at once.

• Store your Zonisep 100 Capsule at room temperature, ideally between 20-25°C.

• Keep it in a light-resistant container to protect from exposure to direct sunlight.

• Avoid damp areas; moisture can affect the medicine's effectiveness.

• Ensure it is well out of the reach of children.

• Check the expiry date before use; discard any capsules past their expiry date.

• Since Zonisep 100 Capsule manages epilepsy, try to maintain a regular eating schedule. Skipping meals may trigger seizures.

• Encourage regular physical activity but avoid strenuous exercises as they may cause exhaustion and potentially provoke a seizure. Always consult your doctor before starting any new exercise regime.