Sodium Valproate Overview Categories 5 Anticonvulsants and Antiepileptics7 Antimigraine preparations7.2 Migraine prophylaxis 24 Psychotherapeutic drugs24.2 Drugs used in mood disorders24.2.2 Drugs used in bipolar disorders Page headings Overview Primary Characterstics Indications Pharmacokinetics Contraindications Drug Interactions Side Effects Dosage High Risk Groups Warning / Precautions Storage Conditions Interference in Pathology Brands of Sodium Valproate Manufacturers of Sodium Valproate Primary Characterstics Indications Back to top Pharmacokinetics Back to top Contraindications Back to top Drug Interactions Back to top Side Effects Back to top Dosage Sodium Valproate's dosage details are as follows: Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions Adult Dosage 1 to 2 g1.5 (1.5)12 hourlyPOAs maintenance dose.1 to 2 g1.5 (1.5)12 hourlyPOAs maintenance dose.600 mg600 (600)As recommended.POshould be given in two divided doses. Take after food as starting dose. Increase gradually to maintenance dose. Paedriatic Dosage (20kg) 20 to 30 mg/kg25 (25)24 hourlyOralMaintenance doses , exceed upto 35mg/kg0 to 400 mg200 (200)24 hourlyOralinitial daily dose for children weighing more than 20 kg ,should be given in two divided doses20 to 40 mg/kg30 (30)24 hourlyOralinitial daily dose for children weighing less han 20 kg ,should be given in two divided doses10 to 30 mg/kg20 (20)As recommended.Slow IVover 3-5 minutes, maximum upto 2.5g, Neonatal Dosage (3kg) 6 to 12 mg/kg9 (9)8 hourlyIntravenous6 to 12 mg/kg9 (9)8 hourlyOral High Risk Groups Back to top Warning / Precautions Back to top Storage Conditions Back to top Interference in Pathology Back to top Brands / Trade Names of Sodium Valproate Back to top Manufacturers of Sodium Valproate in Pakistan Abbott Amarant Aventis Bryon Caraway CSH Don valley Genetics Genome Geofman Glitz Life Pharma Medera Mediate Medisure Neutro Pharmevo Platinum Raazee WnsFeild Back to top Previous Drug Generic - Next Drug Generic