Sodium Valproate

Overview

Sodium Valproate's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
1 to 2 g	1.5 (1.5)	12 hourly	PO	As maintenance dose.
1 to 2 g	1.5 (1.5)	12 hourly	PO	As maintenance dose.
600 mg	600 (600)	As recommended.	PO	should be given in two divided doses. Take after food as starting dose. Increase gradually to maintenance dose.
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
20 to 30 mg/kg	25 (25)	24 hourly	Oral	Maintenance doses , exceed upto 35mg/kg
0 to 400 mg	200 (200)	24 hourly	Oral	initial daily dose for children weighing more than 20 kg ,should be given in two divided doses
20 to 40 mg/kg	30 (30)	24 hourly	Oral	initial daily dose for children weighing less han 20 kg ,should be given in two divided doses
10 to 30 mg/kg	20 (20)	As recommended.	Slow IV	over 3-5 minutes, maximum upto 2.5g,
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
6 to 12 mg/kg	9 (9)	8 hourly	Intravenous
6 to 12 mg/kg	9 (9)	8 hourly	Oral