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Valproic Acid (Oral Route)
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Description
Valproic acid is used alone or together with other medicines to control certain types of seizures (convulsions) in the treatment of epilepsy. This medicine is an anticonvulsant that works in the brain tissue to stop seizures.
Valproic acid is also used to treat the manic phase of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness), and helps prevent migraine headaches.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Capsule, Delayed Release
- Syrup
- Capsule, Liquid Filled
- Tablet, Extended Release
- Tablet, Enteric Coated
- Tablet, Delayed Release
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