ARVIRATE-500 (sodium valproate 500mg) 10 x 10 TABLETS.
Generic name: sodium valproate.
Brand name: Arvincare.
Class: Anticonvulsant, Antiepileptic Agent.
Pack size: 100 Tablets.
Form: Tablets.
Strength: 500 mg.
Amount: ₦‎30,000

Description: Arvirate-500 tablets contain sodium valproate, a medication primarily used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder, and to prevent migraine headaches. It works by helping to calm the brain down.

Key features:
• Each gastro-resistant tablet contains 500mg of sodium valproate.
• Indicated for the treatment of generalised, partial or other epilepsy in adults and children.

Side effects:
• Common side effects may include nausea, vomiting, and weight gain.

Caution:
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Contraindicated in pregnancy unless no other effective or tolerated treatment is available.
• Not recommended in women of childbearing potential under 55 years unless no other effective or tolerated treatment is available and effective contraception is used.
• Avoid abrupt discontinuation as it may cause sudden alterations in plasma concentrations and recurrence of symptoms.