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| Active Ingredient | SODIUM VALPROATE | VALPROIC ACID |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTICONVULSANTS MISCELLANEOUS |
| Indications | All types of epilepsy. Most suitable for patients needing high doses, on poly therapy or on multiple daily doses. |
| Caution | As for sodium valproate. |
| Dose Range |
Adult: Initially 600mg daily in two divided doses, increasing by 200mg daily at 3 day intervals to 1-2g or a maximum of 2.5g/day . Pediatric over 20kg: Initially 400mg/day in divided doses increasing to 20-30mg/kg daily or a maximum of 35mg/kg/day . |
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| Pregnancy | |
| Breast Feeding |