SPL Set ID: e8e954d4-54e3-491c-867c-b3b656b70f23
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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: Divalproex sodium USP occurs as a white to off-white powder with a characteristic odor. Divalproex sodium extended-release tablets USP 250 mg and 500 mg are for oral administration. Divalproex sodium extended-release tablets USP contain divalproex sodium USP in a once-a-day extended-release formulation equivalent to 250 mg and 500 mg of valproic acid. Inactive Ingredients Hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide. The film-coating contains lecithin, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide and xanthan gum. The imprinting ink contains ammonium hydroxide, black iron oxide, propylene glycol and shellac glaze. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP. structure