Valproic acid capsule delayed release description

Valproic acid
DEPAKENE® FDA Package Insert
Indications and Usage
Dosage and Administration
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Contraindications
Warnings and Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Use in Specific Populations
Overdosage
Description
Clinical Pharmacology
Nonclinical Toxicology
Clinical Studies
How Supplied/Storage and Handling
Patient Counseling Information
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STAVZOR® FDA Package Insert
Indications and Usage
Dosage and Administration
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Contraindications
Warnings and Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Use in Specific Populations
Overdosage
Description
Clinical Pharmacology
Nonclinical Toxicology
Clinical Studies
How Supplied/Storage and Handling
Patient Counseling Information
Labels and Packages
Clinical Trials on Valproic acid
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Description

Valproic acid is a carboxylic acid designated as 2–propylpentanoic acid. It is also known as dipropylacetic acid. Valproic acid (pKa 4.8) has a molecular weight of 144 and occurs as a colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. It is slightly soluble in water (1.3 mg/ml) and very soluble in organic solvents. Valproic acid has the following structure

Stavzor (valproic acid) delayed release capsules are for oral administration and are provided as orange-colored, oval-shaped capsules in 3 dosage strengths: 125 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg of valproic acid.

Inactive Ingredients

Stavzor (valproic acid) delayed release capsules also contain ammonia hydroxide, gelatin, glycerin, methacrylic acid copolymer, triethyl citrate, water and FD&C Yellow No. 6 as the colorant. Each capsule is printed with a Opacode WB as the black printing ink.

References

Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.