Valproic Acid Benefits & Uses

Valproic Acid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Epilepsy

Other Benefits

Epilepsy
Epilepsy
Seizures

Valproic Acid Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Above 10 years old can take

Valproic Acid Related Warnings

Is the use of Valproic Acid safe for pregnant women?

Valproic Acid has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Valproic Acid without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Valproic Acid safe during breastfeeding?

Valproic Acid may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Valproic Acid on the Kidneys?

Valproic Acid has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Valproic Acid on the Liver?

Valproic Acid is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Valproic Acid on the Heart?

Valproic Acid is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Valproic Acid with Other Drugs

Valproic Acid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Codeine

Erythromycin

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Aspirin(ASA)

Mild

Paracetamol

Cimetidine

Valproic Acid Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Valproic Acid unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Bleeding
Depression
Suicidal Tendency
Pancreatitis

Frequently asked Questions about Valproic Acid

Is this Valproic Acid habit forming or addictive?

Valproic Acid does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Valproic Acid. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Valproic Acid only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, this Valproic Acid works for mental disorders.

Yes

Valproic Acid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Valproic Acid

It is safe to take Valproic Acid with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Valproic Acid

Taking Valproic Acid with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe