DIVALPROEX SODIUM- divalproex sodium tablet, delayed release
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MEDICATION GUIDE
Divalproex Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets USP
Read this Medication Guide before you start taking a divalproex sodium delayed-release tablet and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment.
What is the most important information I should know about divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets?
Do not stop divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets without first talking to your healthcare provider.
Stopping divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets suddenly can cause serious problems.
Divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets can cause serious side effects, including:
1. Serious liver damage that can cause death, especially in children younger than 2 years old. The risk of getting this serious liver damage is more likely to happen within the first 6 months of treatment.
Call your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following symptoms:
In some cases, liver damage may continue despite stopping the drug.
2. Divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets may harm your unborn baby.
3. Inflammation of your pancreas that can cause death.
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms:
4. Like other antiepileptic drugs, divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500.
Call a healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you:
How can I watch for early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions?
Call your healthcare provider between visits as needed, especially if you are worried about symptoms.
Do not stop divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets without first talking to a healthcare provider. Stopping divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets suddenly can cause serious problems. Stopping a seizure medicine suddenly in a patient who has epilepsy can cause seizures that will not stop (status epilepticus).
Suicidal thoughts or actions can be caused by things other than medicines. If you have suicidal thoughts or actions, your healthcare provider may check for other causes.
What are divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets?
Divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets are prescription medicines used:
Who should not take divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets?
Do not take divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets if you:
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets?
Before you take divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets, tell your healthcare provider if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, herbal supplements and medicines that you take for a short period of time.
Taking divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets with certain other medicines can cause side effects or affect how well they work. Do not start or stop other medicines without talking to your healthcare provider.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them and show it your healthcare provider and pharmacist each time you get a new medicine.
How should I take divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets?
What should I avoid while taking divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets?
What are the possible side effects with divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets?
See “What is the most important information I should know about divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets?”
Divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets may cause other serious side effects including:
Call your healthcare provider right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above. The common side effects of divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets include:
These are not all of the possible side effects of divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800FDA-1088.
How should I store divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets?
Store divalproex sodium delayed release tablets at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F).
Keep divalproex sodium delayed release tablets and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about the safe and effective use of divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them.
This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets that is written for health professionals.
For more information, call 1-888-375-3784.
What are the ingredients in divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets?
Active ingredient: divalproex sodium
Inactive ingredients:
• Divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets: Divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets USP, contain the following inactive ingredients: Acetone, diacetylated monoglycerides, hypromellose, hypromellose phthalate, isopropyl alcohol, methylene chloride, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, talc, titanium dioxide ,vanillin and opacode black as printing ink. Opacode black contains shellac glaze, iron oxide black,n-butyl alcohol, industrial methylated spirit lecithin, antifoam DC 1510.
In addition, individual tablets contain:
125 mg tablets: Ferric oxide (Iron oxide brown).
250 mg tablets: Ferric oxide (Iron oxide yellow).
500 mg tablets: Ferric oxide (Iron oxide red).
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited
Bachupally – 500 090 INDIA
Revised: 0612