SPL Set ID: 83a77f60-ed58-4fa0-a584-e6a0c767d19d
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Divalproex sodium is a stable co-ordination compound comprised of sodium valproate and valproic acid in a 1:1 molar relationship and formed during the partial neutralization of valproic acid with 0.5 equivalent of sodium hydroxide. Chemically it is designated as sodium hydrogen bis(2-propylpentanoate). Divalproex sodium has the following structure: Image 1 Divalproex sodium occurs as a white to off white powder. Divalproex sodium extended-release 250 mg and 500 mg tablets are for oral administration. Divalproex sodium extended-release tablets, USP contain divalproex sodium in a once-a-day extended-release formulation equivalent to 250 mg and 500 mg of valproic acid. Inactive Ingredients Divalproex Sodium Extended-Release Tablets USP, 250 mg and 500 mg: ethyl acrylate and methyl methacrylate copolymer dispersion, ethyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide black (ferrosoferric oxide), lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, shellac, silicon dioxide, talc, and titanium dioxide. In addition, 500 mg tablets contain iron oxide red and iron oxide yellow. Divalproex sodium extended-release tablets USP meet USP Dissolution Test 11. Image 1