Sodium valproate tablets

Sodium valproate Desitin enteric-coated tablets are used for:

The primary form of generalized epilepsy:

• typical and atypical absence seizures (petit mal)

• myoclonus

• tonic-clonic seizures (grand mal)

• mixed forms of tonic-clonic seizures and absence seizures

May also be used for manifestations of epilepsy that do not respond adequately to other antiepileptic drugs, such as:

• the secondary form of generalized epilepsy, particularly akinetic and atonic seizures

• partial epilepsy, with both simple (focal) and complex (psychomotor) symptoms

Treatment of manic episodes in bipolar disorder when lithium is contraindicated or not tolerated.

Sodium valproate Desitin enteric-coated tablets are available in 3 strengths: 150 mg, 300 mg and 600 mg. The packs contain 100 tablets.