DEPACON vs DIVALPROEX SODIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DEPACON and DIVALPROEX SODIUM are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	DEPACON	DIVALPROEX SODIUM
Rating	72/100	68/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$5.99 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	VALPROATE SODIUM	DIVALPROEX SODIUM
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Aurobindo Pharma Ltd
Dosage forms	Injectable	Capsule, Oral pellets, Capsule, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Anti-Epileptic Agent	Anti-Epileptic Agent
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 9 to 16 hours (the label's mean terminal, or elimination, half-life for valproate monotherapy after oral doses of 250 to 1,000 mg)	about 9 to 16 hours (the label's mean terminal half-life range for valproate monotherapy)
Treats	—	Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy, Absence Epilepsy

depacon divalproex sodium

Rating

72/100

68/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$5.99 /30

Type

Active ingredient

VALPROATE SODIUM

DIVALPROEX SODIUM

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

Dosage forms

Injectable

Capsule, Oral pellets, Capsule, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Anti-Epileptic Agent

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 9 to 16 hours (the label's mean terminal, or elimination, half-life for valproate monotherapy after oral doses of 250 to 1,000 mg)

about 9 to 16 hours (the label's mean terminal half-life range for valproate monotherapy)

Treats

—

Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy, Absence Epilepsy

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Depacon or Divalproex Sodium?

By our independent rating, Depacon scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.4 out of 5 for Divalproex Sodium. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Depacon and Divalproex Sodium?

Depacon contains Valproate Sodium, while Divalproex Sodium contains Divalproex Sodium — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.