VALPROL-CR 500MG TAB

Overview

VALPROL-CR 500MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

VALPROL-CR 500MG TAB is composed of: VALPROIC ACID (145 MG), VALPROIC ACID (145 MG)

This medication is an anticonvulsant, prescribed for epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and rarely for depression. It works by increasing the amount of a certain chemical in the brain. Valproic acid affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures. Valproic acid is also used to treat manic episodes related to bipolar disorder (manic depression), and to prevent migraine headaches.
This medication is an anticonvulsant, prescribed for epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and rarely for depression. It works by increasing the amount of a certain chemical in the brain. Valproic acid affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures. Valproic acid is also used to treat manic episodes related to bipolar disorder (manic depression), and to prevent migraine headaches.

Usage

VALPROIC ACID is generally used to treat: Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy, Depression, Seizure, Migraine, Manic Depression, Bipolar

VALPROIC ACID is generally used to treat: Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy, Depression, Seizure, Migraine, Manic Depression, Bipolar

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for VALPROL-CR 500MG TAB and its Constituents


  • You should not use valproic acid if you have liver disease, a urea cycle disorder, or a genetic disorder such as Alpers’ disease or Alpers-Huttenlocher syndrome.
  • Valproic acid may harm an unborn baby, but having a seizure during pregnancy could harm both mother and baby. The benefit of preventing seizures may outweigh any risks to the baby.
  • Do not use valproic acid to prevent migraine headaches if you are pregnant.
  • Do not stop using valproic acid without your doctor’s advice. Stopping suddenly may cause a serious, life-threatening type of seizure.
  • It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
  •  It may affect platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising.
  • Patient may develop with increased risk of suicidal thoughts watch them carefully. 

  • You should not use valproic acid if you have liver disease, a urea cycle disorder, or a genetic disorder such as Alpers’ disease or Alpers-Huttenlocher syndrome.
  • Valproic acid may harm an unborn baby, but having a seizure during pregnancy could harm both mother and baby. The benefit of preventing seizures may outweigh any risks to the baby.
  • Do not use valproic acid to prevent migraine headaches if you are pregnant.
  • Do not stop using valproic acid without your doctor’s advice. Stopping suddenly may cause a serious, life-threatening type of seizure.
  • It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
  •  It may affect platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising.
  • Patient may develop with increased risk of suicidal thoughts watch them carefully. 

Symptoms of Overdosage

VALPROIC ACID over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Heartburn, Irregular Heartbeat, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Slow Heart Rate (pulse)
VALPROIC ACID over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Heartburn, Irregular Heartbeat, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Slow Heart Rate (pulse)

Common Side-Effects

VALPROIC ACID : Dementia, Diarrhoea, Depersonalization Disorder, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Gums Bleeding, Confusion, Cough, Delusions, Loose Motion, Fever, Chills, Head Headache, Joint Pain, Loss Of Appetite, Lower Back Pain, Depressed Mood, Nausea, Nervousness, Runny Nose, Weight Gain, Throat Soreness, Body Excessive Sweating, Vomit, Fatigue (tiredness), Weight Loss (unintentional)
VALPROIC ACID : Dementia, Diarrhoea, Depersonalization Disorder, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Gums Bleeding, Confusion, Cough, Delusions, Loose Motion, Fever, Chills, Head Headache, Joint Pain, Loss Of Appetite, Lower Back Pain, Depressed Mood, Nausea, Nervousness, Runny Nose, Weight Gain, Throat Soreness, Body Excessive Sweating, Vomit, Fatigue (tiredness), Weight Loss (unintentional)

Serious Side-Effects

VALPROIC ACID : Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Difficulty Breathing, Labored Breathing, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Pain
VALPROIC ACID : Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Difficulty Breathing, Labored Breathing, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Pain

Rare Side-Effects

VALPROIC ACID : Frightening Dreams, Anxiety, Chills, Constipation, Dizziness, Fainting, Lightheadedness, Dry Mouth, Fearful, Vagina Bleeding, Restless Or Irritability, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit, Fatigue (tiredness), Body Excessive Sweating, Slurred Speech, Restless (tossing And Turning) Sleep
VALPROIC ACID : Frightening Dreams, Anxiety, Chills, Constipation, Dizziness, Fainting, Lightheadedness, Dry Mouth, Fearful, Vagina Bleeding, Restless Or Irritability, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit, Fatigue (tiredness), Body Excessive Sweating, Slurred Speech, Restless (tossing And Turning) Sleep

Disease Interactions

VALPROIC ACID can interfere with: Depression, Acute Liver Failure, Mental Retardation, Psychosis, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Thrombocytopenia, Vitamin K Deficiency, Diabetes Mellitus

Technical Classification

VALPROIC ACID is categorized as: FATTY ACID DERIVATIVE ANTICONVULSANTS / ANTICONVULSANTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
VALPROIC ACID is categorized as: FATTY ACID DERIVATIVE ANTICONVULSANTS / ANTICONVULSANTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

2 Times Daily47%
2 Times Daily (1-0-1)20%
3 Times Daily9%
Evening8%
Morning8%

What was the Dosage Advised?

1tab54%
2tabs31%
2 tabs8%

How long was it prescribed?

90 Days22%
30 Days18%
60 Days18%
14 Days16%
7 Days11%
28 Days4%
5 Days3%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

5 to 12yrs1%
12 to 18yrs5%
18 to 35yrs28%
35 to 50yrs38%
50 to 60yrs19%
60 to 70yrs5%
70yrs and above4%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females23%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Neurologist48%
Psychiatrist33%
None8%
Neurosurgeon7%
Gastroenterologist1%
Physician1%
Oncologist1%
Cardiologist1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

LACTIHEP SYP15%
A TO Z TAB15%
RABLET 20MG TAB14%
DOLO TAB 650MG13%
CEFTUM 500MG TAB12%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

SERUM POTASSIUM (SEROLOGY)16%
SERUM SODIUM (SEROLOGY)15%
LFT (SCREENING)12%

Available Alternatives for VALPROL-CR 500MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ARKAVAL CR 500MG TABINR 77.02 for 10 TABLET CRVALPROIC ACID 333.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145.0 MG
BIPROATE CR 333MG/145MG TABINR 41 for 10 TABLET CRVALPROIC ACID 333.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145.0 MG
DILEX CHRONO TAB 333MG/145MGINR 116 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 333.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145.0 MG
NAVALIN CHRONO 333MG/145MG TABINR 89.52 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 333.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145.0 MG
NOXVAL CHRONO 500 TABINR 100.95 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 333.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145.0 MG
TORVATE CHRONO 500 TABINR 57 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 333.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145.0 MG
VALATE CHRONO 500MG TABINR 39 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 333 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145 MG
VALATE CR 333MG/145MG TABINR 52.5 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 333.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145.0 MG
VALPARIN CHRONO 500 TABINR 150.37 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 333.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145.0 MG
VALPARIN CHRONO 500MG TABINR 150.37 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 333 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145 MG
VALPRID CR 500 TABINR 143.5 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 333.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145.0 MG
VALPRID-CR FC-TABINR 143.5 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 333 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145 MG
VALPROL-CR 500MG TABINR 86 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 333 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145 MG
VALRATE CR 500 TABINR 97.5 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 333.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ALPORATE 200MG TABINR 32.16 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG
ALPORATE 300MG TABINR 67.05 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 300.0 MG
ALPORATE 500MG TABINR 75.23 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 500.0 MG
ARKAVAL CR 200MG TABINR 35 for 10 TABLET CRVALPROIC ACID 133.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 58.0 MG
ARKAVAL CR 300MG TABINR 45.03 for 10 TABLET CRVALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG
BIOVAL 500 TABINR 85 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 375.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG
BIPROATE CR 200MG/87MG TABINR 28.25 for 10 TABLET CRVALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG
CHRONO TABINR 51.12 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 300.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID
CONVULEX ER 250MG TABINR 29.57 for 10 TABLET ERVALPROIC ACID 250.0 MG
CONVULEX ER 500MG TABINR 71.42 for 10 TABLET ERVALPROIC ACID 500.0 MG
CZO CHRONO 250MG/250MG TABINR 84 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 250.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 250.0 MG
DEPAKENE 250MG SYPINR 101.47 for 120 ML SYRUPVALPROIC ACID 50 MG/ML
DEPAKINE TABINR for VALPROIC ACID 200 MG
DILEX CHRONO TAB 135MG/58MGINR 42 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 135.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 58.0 MG
DILEX CHRONO TAB 200MG/87MGINR 75 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG
DISOVAL 250MG TAB ERINR 51.7 for 10 TABLET ERVALPROIC ACID 250.0 MG
DISOVAL 500MG TAB ERINR 53 for 6 TABLET ERVALPROIC ACID 500.0 MG
DIVUNA 250MG TAB ERINR 55 for 10 TABLET ERVALPROIC ACID 250.0 MG
ENCORATE CHRONO 200 TABINR 49 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 133.5 MG, VALPROIC ACID 58.0 MG
EPIMA CHRONO 300MG TABINR 55 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 300.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID
EPIMA CHRONO 500MG TABINR 86.5 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 500.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID
EPIMA CHRONO SYPINR 77.5 for 100 ML SYRUPVALPROIC ACID , VALPROIC ACID
EPSOVAL 200MG TABINR 21.74 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG
EPSOVAL 200MG TAB XRINR 36.3 for 10 TABLET XRVALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG
EPSOVAL 300MG TAB XRINR 46 for 10 TABLET XRVALPROIC ACID 300.0 MG
EPSOVAL 500MG TAB XRINR 47 for 6 TABLET XRVALPROIC ACID 500.0 MG
IVALP 125MG TABINR 32 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 125.0 MG
IVALP 250MG TABINR 59.9 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 250.0 MG
IVALP 500MG TABINR 106.7 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 500.0 MG
IVALP 750MG TAB XRINR 121.71 for 10 TABLET XRVALPROIC ACID 750.0 MG
LEPS CR 133MG/58MG TABINR 26.56 for 10 TABLET CRVALPROIC ACID 133.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 58.0 MG
NAPILEX 200MG SYPINR 66.98 for 100 ML SYRUPVALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG
NAPILEX CR 200MG/87MG TABINR 52.5 for 10 TABLET CRVALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG
NAPILEX CR TABINR 75.39 for 10 TABLET CRVALPROIC ACID 333.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID
NAVALIN CHRONO 199.8MG/87MG TABINR 56.18 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 199.8 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG
NOVALEPT CHRONO 200MG TAB CRINR 28.38 for 10 TABLET CRVALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG
NOVALEPT CHRONO 300MG TAB CRINR 36.18 for 10 TABLET CRVALPROIC ACID 300.0 MG
NOVALEPT CHRONO 500MG TAB CRINR 57.26 for 10 TABLET CRVALPROIC ACID 500.0 MG
NOXVAL CHRONO 200 TABINR 39.52 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 135.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 58.0 MG
NOXVAL CHRONO 300 TABINR 53.32 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG
SAVY TABINR 45.11 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 300.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID
SENVAL CHRONO 200MG TABINR 50 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 134.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 58.0 MG
SENVAL CHRONO 300MG TABINR 35 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG
SENVAL CHRONO 500MG TABINR 85 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 335.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 145.0 MG
SODIVAL CR TABINR 31.15 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID
SOLPRATE CR 300MG TABINR 63 for 10 TABLET CRVALPROIC ACID 300 MG, VALPROIC ACID
SOVA CHRONO TABINR 43.75 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 300.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID
SOVAL 200MG TABINR 19.33 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG
SOVAL 300MG TABINR 51.42 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 300.0 MG
SOVAL 500MG TABINR 61.73 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 500.0 MG
SPROVAL CR TABINR 35 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID
T VAL CR 300MG TABINR 43.81 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 300.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID
TORVATE CHRONO 133MG FC-TABINR 19.9 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 133 MG, VALPROIC ACID 58 MG
TORVATE CHRONO 200 TABINR 27 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 133.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 58.0 MG
TORVATE CHRONO 300 TABINR 37 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG
VAL 200MG TABINR 19.2 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG
VALATE CR 133MG/58MG TABINR 39.37 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 133.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 58.0 MG
VALATE CR 200MG/87MG TABINR 47.5 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG
VALCOT CR 200MG TABINR 41.25 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG
VALCOT CR 300MG TABINR 66.8 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 300.0 MG
VALCOT CR 500MG TABINR 88.35 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 500.0 MG
VALEPTOL SYPINR 64 for 100 ML SYRUPVALPROIC ACID
VALMED TABINR 40.76 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID , VALPROIC ACID
VALPARIN CHRONO 200 TABINR 59.95 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 133.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 58.0 MG
VALPARIN CHRONO 200MG TABINR 61.16 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 200 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87 MG
VALPARIN CHRONO 300 TABINR 88.4 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG
VALPIN CR TABINR 33.68 for 10 TABLET CRVALPROIC ACID 300.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID
VALPO CR 200MG/87MG TABINR 35 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG
VALPORIL 200MG/87MG TAB CRINR 26 for 10 TABLET CRVALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG
VALPORIL 33MG/145MG TAB CRINR 65 for 10 TABLET CRVALPROIC ACID 145.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 33.0 MG
VALPORIL TAB CRINR 40 for 10 TABLET CRVALPROIC ACID 300.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID
VALPRID CR 200 TABINR 58.5 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 133.5 MG, VALPROIC ACID 58.0 MG
VALPRID CR 300 TABINR 88.5 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87.0 MG
VALPROIC ACIDVALPROIC ACID
VALPROL 600MG TABINR 39 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 400 MG, VALPROIC ACID 174 MG
VALPROL-CR 200MG TABINR 39 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 133 MG, VALPROIC ACID 58 MG
VALPROL-CR 300MG TABINR 60 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 200 MG, VALPROIC ACID 87 MG
VALPROL-CR 750MG TABINR 102 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 499.5 MG, VALPROIC ACID 217.5 MG
VALRIC CR TABINR 86.52 for 10 TABLET CRVALPROIC ACID 500.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID
VALVO CR 200MG TAB CRINR 34.5 for 10 TABLET CRVALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID
VIKORATE CHRONO 200MG TABINR 37.05 for 10 TABLETSVALPROIC ACID 200.0 MG, VALPROIC ACID