Valproic Acid
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for CNS, Nerve & Mental Health treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Swallow gastro-resistant or controlled-release tablets whole with water; do not crush or chew. Take with or after meals to avoid gastrointestinal upset. Do not discontinue suddenly due to risk of status epilepticus.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Nausea, dyspepsia, tremor, weight gain, alopecia (hair thinning), somnolence, thrombocytopenia. Rare/Severe: Boxed warnings: Fatal hepatotoxicity (highest in children < 2 years), life-threatening acute pancreatitis, severe teratogenicity (neural tube defects, cognitive impairment), and hyperammonemic encephalopathy.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Black Box Warnings: (1) Fatal hepatic failure; (2) Life-threatening pancreatitis; (3) Major congenital malformations and neurodevelopmental disorders; strictly contraindicated in pregnancy for migraine prophylaxis and avoid in childbearing potential unless no alternative exists. Baseline and periodic LFTs, CBC, and serum valproate monitoring are mandatory.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Valproic Acid
Found 8 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Sodium Valproate Enteric Coated Tablets 200mg
Sodium Valproate / Divalproex Sodium is a broad-spectrum antiepileptic and mood stabilizer on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It increases brain gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels by inhibiting GABA transaminase and succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase, while blocking voltage-gated T-type calcium channels and sustained repetitive firing of voltage-sensitive sodium channels. Indicated for generalized and focal epilepsy (absence, myoclonic, tonic-clonic seizures), acute manic episodes in bipolar disorder, and migraine prophylaxis.
Sodium Valproate Gastro-Resistant Tablets 300mg
Sodium Valproate / Divalproex Sodium is a broad-spectrum antiepileptic and mood stabilizer on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It increases brain gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels by inhibiting GABA transaminase and succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase, while blocking voltage-gated T-type calcium channels and sustained repetitive firing of voltage-sensitive sodium channels. Indicated for generalized and focal epilepsy (absence, myoclonic, tonic-clonic seizures), acute manic episodes in bipolar disorder, and migraine prophylaxis.
Divalproex Tablets 500 mg
Sodium Valproate / Divalproex Sodium is a broad-spectrum antiepileptic and mood stabilizer on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It increases brain gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels by inhibiting GABA transaminase and succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase, while blocking voltage-gated T-type calcium channels and sustained repetitive firing of voltage-sensitive sodium channels. Indicated for generalized and focal epilepsy (absence, myoclonic, tonic-clonic seizures), acute manic episodes in bipolar disorder, and migraine prophylaxis.
Sodium Valproate Oral solution 200mg per 5ml
Sodium Valproate / Divalproex Sodium is a broad-spectrum antiepileptic and mood stabilizer on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It increases brain gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels by inhibiting GABA transaminase and succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase, while blocking voltage-gated T-type calcium channels and sustained repetitive firing of voltage-sensitive sodium channels. Indicated for generalized and focal epilepsy (absence, myoclonic, tonic-clonic seizures), acute manic episodes in bipolar disorder, and migraine prophylaxis.
Sodium Valproate 200mg + Valproic acid 87mg Controlled Release Tablets
Sodium Valproate / Divalproex Sodium is a broad-spectrum antiepileptic and mood stabilizer on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It increases brain gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels by inhibiting GABA transaminase and succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase, while blocking voltage-gated T-type calcium channels and sustained repetitive firing of voltage-sensitive sodium channels. Indicated for generalized and focal epilepsy (absence, myoclonic, tonic-clonic seizures), acute manic episodes in bipolar disorder, and migraine prophylaxis.
Sodium Valproate 333mg + Valproic acid 145mg Controlled Release Tablets
Sodium Valproate / Divalproex Sodium is a broad-spectrum antiepileptic and mood stabilizer on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It increases brain gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels by inhibiting GABA transaminase and succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase, while blocking voltage-gated T-type calcium channels and sustained repetitive firing of voltage-sensitive sodium channels. Indicated for generalized and focal epilepsy (absence, myoclonic, tonic-clonic seizures), acute manic episodes in bipolar disorder, and migraine prophylaxis.
Divalproex Prolonged release Tablets 500mg
Sodium Valproate / Divalproex Sodium is a broad-spectrum antiepileptic and mood stabilizer on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It increases brain gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels by inhibiting GABA transaminase and succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase, while blocking voltage-gated T-type calcium channels and sustained repetitive firing of voltage-sensitive sodium channels. Indicated for generalized and focal epilepsy (absence, myoclonic, tonic-clonic seizures), acute manic episodes in bipolar disorder, and migraine prophylaxis.
Divalproex Sodium Extended Release Tablets 250 mg
Sodium Valproate / Divalproex Sodium is a broad-spectrum antiepileptic and mood stabilizer on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It increases brain gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels by inhibiting GABA transaminase and succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase, while blocking voltage-gated T-type calcium channels and sustained repetitive firing of voltage-sensitive sodium channels. Indicated for generalized and focal epilepsy (absence, myoclonic, tonic-clonic seizures), acute manic episodes in bipolar disorder, and migraine prophylaxis.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Valproic Acid.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium Valproate Enteric Coated Tablets 200mg | 10's | ₹17.53 | VALPARIN, EPILEX, TORVATE | ₹35.75 | 51% Save |
| Sodium Valproate Gastro-Resistant Tablets 300mg | 10's | ₹20.63 | ENCORATE | ₹45.05 | 54% Save |
| Divalproex Tablets 500 mg | 10's | ₹36.09 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sodium Valproate Oral solution 200mg per 5ml | 200 ml Plastic Bottle | ₹51.56 | ENCORATE | ₹128.90 | 60% Save |
| Sodium Valproate 200mg + Valproic acid 87mg Controlled Release Tablets | 10's | ₹23.44 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sodium Valproate 333mg + Valproic acid 145mg Controlled Release Tablets | 10's | ₹43.32 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Divalproex Prolonged release Tablets 500mg | 10's | ₹60.94 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Divalproex Sodium Extended Release Tablets 250 mg | 10's | ₹23.44 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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