Label: DEPAKOTE SPRINKLES- divalproex sodium capsule
Chemically it is designated as sodium hydrogen bis(2-propylpentanoate)
The drug/food mixture should be swallowed immediately (avoid chewing) ()Safety of doses above 60 mg/kg/day is not established (2
Depakote should be swallowed whole and should not be crushed or chewed (2
DEPAKOTE® (divalproex sodium) delayed-release tablets, DEPAKOTE® ER (divalproex sodium) extended-release tablets, and DEPAKOTE® Sprinkle Capsules (divalproex sodium delayed release capsules) are prescription medicines used: alone or with other medicines to treat: – complex partial seizures in adults and children 10 years of age and
DEPAKOTE® (divalproex sodium) delayed-release tablets, DEPAKOTE® ER (divalproex sodium) extended-release tablets, and DEPAKOTE® Sprinkle Capsules (divalproex sodium delayed release capsules) are prescription medicines used: alone or with other medicines to treat: – complex partial seizures in adults and children 10 years of age and
Some patients (for example, those who have difficulty swallowing) may find it easier to take Depakote Sprinkle Capsules because the capsules can be swallowed whole or opened and the Uses for Depakote DR
Combination therapy may be more effective and provide faster benefits when compared
May increase dose up to 1000 mg/day if needed
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription
Take Valproic acid is used to treat certain types of seizures (epilepsy)
Soft foods such as applesauce or pudding are best to use for mixing and taking DEPAKOTE Sprinkles
Depakote should be swallowed whole and should not be crushed or chewed (2
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Divalproex sodium extended-release tablets USP, 500 mg are available as white to off-white, capsule shaped, coated tablets with imprinting “AN 757” on one side and plain on the other side
Drugs Dosage forms: DR TAB: 125 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg