Valproate semisodium (INN BAN) or divalproex sodium (USAN) consists of a compound of sodium valproate and valproic acid in a 1:1 molar relationship in an enteric coated form. Its chief use in medicine is as a treatment for bipolar disorder epilepsy and in the prevention of migraines.
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