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Valproic Acid is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Valproic Acid depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Valproic Acid is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Valproic Acid safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Valproic Acid. If you are pregnant, do not take Valproic Acid without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Valproic Acid safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Valproic Acid as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Valproic Acid on the Kidneys?
Valproic Acid rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Valproic Acid on the Liver?
Valproic Acid has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Valproic Acid on the Heart?
Valproic Acid is not harmful for the heart.
Valproic Acid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Valproic Acid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Valproic Acid habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Valproic Acid has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Valproic Acid you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Valproic Acid is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Valproic Acid is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Valproic Acid
Taking Valproic Acid with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Valproic Acid
Taking alcohol with Valproic Acid can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1243-1245
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 417-418
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Stavzor (valproic acid)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Depakene (valproic acid)