Valpar Tablet

Valpar Tablet is a sodium valproate medicine supplied as an oral tablet and packed in a strip/box of 10 tablets by Numed. Each Valpar Tablet contains the labeled strength of sodium valproate per tablet, so it is a prescription anti-migraine medicine used to help prevent migraine attacks and other doctor-approved seizure or mood-related conditions where sodium valproate is appropriate. It works only when used under medical supervision, because the right dose depends on the condition being treated and the person taking it.

How it works: Sodium valproate helps calm overactive electrical activity in the brain and may also affect brain chemicals involved in migraine pathways. As a tablet, Valpar Tablet gives a measured oral dose that is absorbed after swallowing and then works systemically to help reduce migraine frequency when used as prescribed.

Because this is the as-labelled Valpar Tablet strength, it is chosen when a prescriber wants that exact tablet dose rather than a lower-strength or liquid form. Tablets are often preferred for routine maintenance dosing, and this strength may be selected for patients who need the full labeled amount in one tablet to simplify dosing. A doctor may choose Valpar Tablet when a specific tablet-based regimen is needed and the patient can swallow tablets reliably.

• Migraine prevention
• Seizure control when prescribed
• Other doctor-directed neurological use
• Mood stabilization when prescribed by a specialist

• Swallow Valpar Tablet with water; do not crush or chew unless your prescriber says it is safe for your exact tablet.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep levels steady.
• You can take it with food if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not stop Valpar Tablet suddenly without medical advice.
• If a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor gives, since the best timing and frequency depend on your condition and response.

Valpar Tablet provides the labeled sodium valproate strength in each tablet, so the dose is determined by how many tablets your doctor prescribes per dose. Depending on the condition, it may be taken once daily or in divided doses, and the total daily amount is individualized; the maximum per day is set by the prescriber based on safety, age, weight, and response. Do not self-adjust the dose, because sodium valproate dosing must be tailored to the person using this exact tablet strength.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Sodium Valproate may include:

• Nausea
• Stomach upset or abdominal pain
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Tremor
• Weight gain
• Hair thinning

• Valpar Tablet can cause birth defects and should not be used in pregnancy for migraine prevention; tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or could become pregnant.
• Use extra caution if you have liver disease, pancreatic disease, or a history of bleeding problems.
• Avoid alcohol unless your clinician says it is safe, because it can worsen sleepiness and dizziness.
• This tablet may cause drowsiness, so be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines and supplements you take, including over-the-counter pain relievers and herbal products.
• Regular blood tests may be needed to monitor liver function, blood counts, and valproate levels.
• Do not switch brands, forms, or doses of sodium valproate without medical guidance.

• Aspirin and other blood thinners or antiplatelet medicines
• Other medicines that cause drowsiness, including opioids, benzodiazepines, and sleep aids
• Lamotrigine and certain other anti-seizure medicines
• Carbapenem antibiotics such as meropenem or imipenem
• Alcohol

Store Valpar Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and excess heat, and keep it out of reach of children.