Actual Medicinal Product (AMP) Depakote 500mg gastro-resistant tablets (Mawdsley-Brooks & Company Ltd)

This product can't be added to an MCA list.

Stability Information

(Some stability information inherited from generic)

Stability: Lack of data and/or stability concerns exist. MCA use may be acceptable but is likely to be off-label and require mitigation measures. Keep medicines in MCAs for the shortest time necessary. Generally, up to 5 weeks maximum unless otherwise specified, or up to 8 weeks if the MCA is airtight (sealed). Consider the risk of potency loss or dose variability and monitor for changes in efficacy or adverse effects after MCA initiation.
Notes: Valproate-containing medicines must always be dispensed in the manufacturer’s original full pack unless there are exceptional circumstances. The Patient Information Leaflet should be provided.

No stability data in MCAs available.
Provenance: This recommendation is based on the product Depakote 500mg gastro-resistant tablets (SANOFI).
Generic: Valproic acid
Formulation: Valproic acid 500mg gastro-resistant tablets