Depakene

Valproic acid

Depakene is a neurology medication containing Valproic acid, available as 250/750mg capsules.

Category
Neurology
Active ingredient
Valproic acid
Route
Oral use
Form
Capsule, soft
Strengths
250/750mg

You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.

Prescription rules on Depakene vary by country.

Details

Alternative Name
Epilim, Depakote
Therapeutic Class
Antiepileptic
Pharmacological Class
Valproate
Minor Side Effects
nausea, tremor, dizziness, somnolence
Moderate Side Effects
weight gain, hair loss, oedema
Dosage Forms
Capsule, soft
Administration Route
Oral use
Prescription Status
Prescription medicine
Originator
Abbott
Onset Time
1–4 weeks
Duration
24 hours
Storage Instructions
Store at room temperature.
Drug Interactions
alcohol, phenobarbital, carbamazepine, rifampicin
Age Restrictions
Use with caution in children.

What you will receive

Depakene is the originator brand name, made by Abbott. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Abbott and do not ship the original Depakene.

  • You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Valproic acid) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
  • The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
  • A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.

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