Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Sodium Valproate
Drug Class
Antiepileptics
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Uses
Sodium Valproate is anticonvulsant drug. It acts by potentiating GABA , an inhibitory neurotransmitter. Sodium Valproate is a drug of cho...
How It Works
Administer over 60 min at a rate of <20 mg/min after dilution to final concentration,alternatively, single doses upto 15 mg/kg have been administered as a rapid infusion over 5-10 min (1.5-3 mg/kg/min).Injection should be diluted in 50 ml of a compatible diluent.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
1 to 2 g — 12 hourly
As maintenance dose.
2
Adult · PO
600 mg — As recommended.
should be given in two divided doses. Take after food as starting dose. Increase gradually to maintenance dose.
3
Child · Oral
20 to 30 mg/kg — 24 hourly
Maintenance doses , exceed upto 35mg/kg
4
Child · Oral
0 to 400 mg — 24 hourly
initial daily dose for children weighing more than 20 kg ,should be given in two divided doses
5
Child · Oral
20 to 40 mg/kg — 24 hourly
initial daily dose for children weighing less han 20 kg ,should be given in two divided doses
6
Child · Slow IV
10 to 30 mg/kg — As recommended.
over 3-5 minutes, maximum upto 2.5g,
Safety Alerts
Active liver disease, history of hepatic disease, acute porphyria
Important Warnings
Women of child bearing age, false positive test in urine testing for diabetes
in infantile spasms
monitor clinical chemistry and haematological parameters
Side Effects
Aggressionanxietyamnesiabronchial and salivary hyper-secretion in infants and small childrencoordination disturbancesconfusiondizzinessdrowsinessGI disturbancehair lossangioedemathrombocytopeniaagranulocytosisbone-marrow failurerash
Drug Interactions
Barbiturates
MAOls
anticonvulsants and thy-moleptics e.g. imipramine.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid unless the potential benefit outweighs the risk.
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Tab, Syrup Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 209.5
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 209.5
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Sodium Valproate, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Epival Cr
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Kontrol
200mg/5ml
Rs 73.31 ceiling
WERRICK PHARMACEUTICALS
Kontrol
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Rs 439.91 ceiling
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200mg/ml
Rs 73.31 ceiling
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Rs 847.74 ceiling
No DRAP alertsGENOME PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD
Dirite
500mg
Rs 1,323.73 ceiling
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200mg
Rs 387.03 ceiling
Epimed
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Rs 439.92 ceiling
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Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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