Sodium Valproate Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Sodium Valproate Tablet
| Generic name | sodium valproate |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Anticonvulsant (antiepileptic, fatty acid derivative) |
| Forms | Gastro-resistant (enteric-coated) tablets, Crushable tablets, Syrup, Sugar-free oral liquid solution |
Sodium valproate is a prescription-only medicine that belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants. It is used to control seizures in epilepsy and to help manage manic episodes in bipolar disorder.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.