Ipanten is used to treat and manage certain seizure disorders and brain disorders. It is usually prescribed as a long-term treatment to control epileptic seizures. It is particularly effective in cases of tonic-clonic seizures and partial seizures. The drug works by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain, which reduces the hyperactivity that may lead to seizures. In addition to its use as an anti-seizure drug,
Ipanten can sometimes be prescribed for other purposes, such as preventing seizures resulting from serious brain injuries or certain surgeries in the central nervous system.