See also: Generic Depakote ER
Depakote is a brand name of divalproex sodium, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):
DEPAKOTE (divalproex sodium - capsule, delayed rel pellets; oral)
Manufacturer: ABBOTT
Approval date: September 12, 1989
Strength(s): EQ 125MG VALPROIC ACID [RLD][AB]
DEPAKOTE (divalproex sodium - tablet, delayed release; oral)
Manufacturer: ABBOTT
Approval date: March 10, 1983
Strength(s): EQ 250MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 500MG VALPROIC ACID [RLD][AB]
Manufacturer: ABBOTT
Approval date: October 26, 1984
Strength(s): EQ 125MG VALPROIC ACID [AB]
Has a generic version of Depakote been approved?
A generic version of Depakote has been approved by the FDA. However, this does not mean that the product will necessarily be commercially available - possibly because of drug patents and/or drug exclusivity. The following products are equivalent to Depakote and have been approved by the FDA:
divalproex sodium capsule, delayed rel pellets; oral
Manufacturer: DR REDDYS LABS LTD
Approval date: January 23, 2009
Strength(s): EQ 125MG VALPROIC ACID [AB]
Manufacturer: MYLAN
Approval date: March 28, 2011
Strength(s): EQ 125MG VALPROIC ACID [AB]
Manufacturer: ZYDUS PHARMS USA INC
Approval date: January 27, 2009
Strength(s): EQ 125MG VALPROIC ACID [AB]
divalproex sodium tablet, delayed release; oral
Manufacturer: ANCHEN PHARMS
Approval date: November 3, 2008
Strength(s): EQ 500MG VALPROIC ACID [AB]
Manufacturer: AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD
Approval date: April 21, 2011
Strength(s): EQ 125MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 250MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 500MG VALPROIC ACID [AB]
Manufacturer: DR REDDYS LABS LTD
Approval date: July 29, 2008
Strength(s): EQ 125MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 250MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 500MG VALPROIC ACID [AB]
Manufacturer: LUPIN
Approval date: July 29, 2008
Strength(s): EQ 125MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 250MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 500MG VALPROIC ACID [AB]
Manufacturer: MYLAN
Approval date: July 29, 2008
Strength(s): EQ 125MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 250MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 500MG VALPROIC ACID [AB]
Manufacturer: MYLAN
Approval date: March 17, 2009
Strength(s): EQ 125MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 250MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 500MG VALPROIC ACID [AB]
Manufacturer: NU PHARM
Approval date: July 29, 2008
Strength(s): EQ 125MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 250MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 500MG VALPROIC ACID [AB]
Manufacturer: ORCHID HLTHCARE
Approval date: November 25, 2008
Strength(s): EQ 125MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 250MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 500MG VALPROIC ACID [AB]
Manufacturer: SANDOZ
Approval date: July 29, 2008
Strength(s): EQ 125MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 250MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 500MG VALPROIC ACID [AB]
Manufacturer: SUN PHARM INDS
Approval date: July 29, 2008
Strength(s): EQ 125MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 250MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 500MG VALPROIC ACID [AB]
Manufacturer: TEVA
Approval date: July 29, 2008
Strength(s): EQ 125MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 250MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 500MG VALPROIC ACID [AB]
Manufacturer: UNICHEM LABS LTD
Approval date: April 5, 2011
Strength(s): EQ 125MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 250MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 500MG VALPROIC ACID [AB]
Manufacturer: UPSHER SMITH
Approval date: July 29, 2008
Strength(s): EQ 125MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 250MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 500MG VALPROIC ACID [AB]
Manufacturer: VINTAGE
Approval date: November 30, 2009
Strength(s): EQ 125MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 250MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 500MG VALPROIC ACID [AB]
Manufacturer: WATSON LABS FLORIDA
Approval date: February 25, 2011
Strength(s): EQ 500MG VALPROIC ACID [AB]
Manufacturer: WOCKHARDT
Approval date: July 31, 2008
Strength(s): EQ 125MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 250MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 500MG VALPROIC ACID [AB]
Manufacturer: ZYDUS PHARMS USA INC
Approval date: March 5, 2009
Strength(s): EQ 125MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 250MG VALPROIC ACID [AB], EQ 500MG VALPROIC ACID [AB]
Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Depakote. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.
See also: About generic drugs.
Related Patents
There are no current U.S. patents associated with Depakote.
Related Exclusivities
Exclusivity is exclusive marketing rights granted by the FDA upon approval of a drug and can run concurrently with a patent or not. Exclusivity is a statutory provision and is granted to an NDA applicant if statutory requirements are met.
See also...
- Depakote Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
- Depakote Delayed-Release Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
- Depakote Sprinkle Capsules Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
- Depakote Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
- Depakote Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
- Divalproex Delayed-Release Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
- Divalproex Extended-Release Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
- Divalproex Sprinkle Capsules Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
- Divalproex sodium Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
- Alti-Valproic Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
- Depakote DR Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
- Divalproex sodium Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)