* “Delayed release” means the drug is released into your body after it passes through your stomach
This product is available in the following dosage forms: Tablet, Delayed Release; Capsule, Delayed Release; Tablet, Extended Release; Before DIVALPROEX SODIUM (dye VAL pro ex SO dee um) prevents and controls seizures in people with epilepsy
007 Abstract Divalproex sodium is an effective anticonvulsant, antimanic, and migraine prophylaxis agent
A novel once-daily divalproex-extended release (VPA-ER) dose formulation has been developed, which prolongs therapeutic serum levels compared with that of
Divalproex sodium is available in several formulations including the traditional, enteric-coated, delayed-release tablet (Depakote), the sprinkle capsule, and the new
Divalproex sodium extended-release (divalproex-ER), administered once-daily, maintains plasma valproic acid (VPA) concentrations for 24 h, whereas enteric
Pediatric Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of divalproex sodium in
Divalproex sodium extended-release tablet (divalproex-ER) is a novel formulation of the conventional divalproex sodium delayed-release tablet (divalproex)
A delayed
Divalproex (Depakote) is a prescription medication that's used alone or in combination with other medications to treat certain types of seizures
Depakote ER tablets contain divalproex sodium in a once-a-day extended-release formulation equivalent to 250 and 500 mg of valproic acid
The "ER" part of the name stands for "extended release," meaning the contents of the medicine are released slowly, not all at once, after you take the medicine
Depakote should be swallowed whole and should not be crushed or chewed (2
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In five multiple-dose studies in healthy subjects (n=82) and epilepsy • Depakote ER is intended for once-a-day oral administration
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Divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets are administered orally in divided doses
Divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets are administered orally in divided doses
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Most people need to take regular Depakote two, three, or even four times a day because the pills release all their medicine within a few hours
What is the difference between extended-release and delayed release Depakote? The “ER” in Depakote ER stands for Extended Release
The capsule form of the medication is available in 125 mg strength