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Valproic Acid

Valproic Acid (Valproate) is an anticonvulsant and mood stabiliser used for seizure disorders and bipolar manic episodes. This page lists the single product, Valparin.

Valparin

Seizure Disorders, Bipolar Manic Episodes

250mg · 500mg · 750mg

Valproic acid tablets for seizures and bipolar mania. It raises GABA levels to calm overactive nerve signals.

From$2.03/ tabletView

Key points

  • Valparin is available as a tablet in three strengths: 250mg, 500mg, and 750mg.
  • The originator brand Valproate, marketed by Sanofi-Aventis, is the licensed equivalent of the generic Valparin.

Valparin is the sole product in this catalogue and is listed under Mental Health for its anticonvulsant and mood-stabilising effects.

Common questions about Valproic Acid

Why does Valparin come in three strengths?

Valparin is available in 250mg, 500mg, and 750mg tablets so that a prescriber can select the strength that best suits the condition being treated and the patient’s tolerance.

Is Valproic Acid used for anything other than seizures?

Yes. Valproic Acid is also used for bipolar manic episodes, where it works by calming overactive electrical activity in the brain to stabilise mood and reduce episodes of mania.

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