Divalproex Tablets
Utilized to manage seizure disorders; formulated to support mood stabilization in epilepsy and bipolar management.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Divalproex
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Prolonged-release tablet
- Strengths
- 125 · 250 · 500mg
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Divalproex Tablets vary by country.
Divalproex Tablets details
- Conditions
- Epilepsy · Bipolar Disorder
- Alternative names
- Depakote; Epilim
- Therapeutic class
- Antiepileptic
- Pharmacological class
- Valproate
- Contraindications
- hepatic impairment; pregnancy
- Precautions and warnings
- risk of teratogenicity; regular liver function tests
- Minor side effects
- tremor; nausea; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- weight gain; hair loss; thrombocytopenia
- Dosage forms
- Prolonged-release tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription only (specially controlled medicine)
- Originator
- Sanofi
- Onset Time
- depends on condition
- Duration
- long-term
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; lamotrigine; aspirin
- Age restrictions
- Strict protocols for female children/adolescents.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: must not be used. Breastfeeding: caution advised.
Serious side effects
hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; pancreatitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Utilized to manage seizure disorders; formulated to support mood stabilization in epilepsy and bipolar management.
Mechanism of action
Consists of sodium valproate and valproic acid. It increases levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid in the brain, which helps stabilize electrical activity and manage neuronal excitability.
What you will receive
Divalproex Tablets is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Divalproex, rather than under a brand.
- You receive a quality generic; the exact manufacturer depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- It contains the same active ingredient as the brand-name versions, at the same dose, by regulatory standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Divalproex Tablets
Divalproex Tablets contain divalproex, a medication used for the management of epilepsy and bipolar disorder. The same active ingredient is also sold under brand names such as Depakote and Epilim. Sanofi and other manufacturers produce these tablets in strengths of 125, 250, and 500mg.
Buying Divalproex Tablets online
Divalproex is registered across 9 markets including Taiwan, South Korea and the UAE, with availability also in Singapore, the Philippines and Indonesia. Generic versions of this ingredient offer a cost-effective alternative to the original brand, providing accessibility for expats and residents across these regions who need reliable access to their treatment. This medication is one of the regular products ordered online for delivery throughout the region.