Depakote

Valproic acid

Depakote is a neurology medication containing Valproic acid, available as 125/250/500mg tablets.

Category
Neurology
Active ingredient
Valproic acid
Route
Oral use
Form
Gastro-resistant tablet
Strengths
125/250/500mg

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

Prescription rules on Depakote vary by country.

Details

Conditions
Epilepsy · Bipolar disorder
Alternative Name
Epilim
Therapeutic Class
Antiepileptic
Pharmacological Class
Histone deacetylase inhibitor
Known Off-label Uses
migraine prophylaxis
Minor Side Effects
nausea, tremor, somnolence
Moderate Side Effects
ataxia, weight gain, alopecia
Dosage Forms
Gastro-resistant tablet
Administration Route
Oral use
Prescription Status
Prescription medicine
Originator
AbbVie
Onset Time
1–2 weeks
Duration
12–24 hours
Storage Instructions
Store in a cool, dry place.
Drug Interactions
aspirin, warfarin, phenytoin
Age Restrictions

High risk in pregnancy (avoid in females of childbearing potential unless no other treatment is effective).

What you will receive

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

  • 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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