DEPACON vs OXTELLAR XR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DEPACON and OXTELLAR XR 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	OXTELLAR XR
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	~$5.03 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	VALPROATE SODIUM	OXCARBAZEPINE
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Supernus Pharms
Dosage forms	Injectable	Tablet
Drug class	Anti-Epileptic Agent	Anti-Epileptic Agent
Boxed warning	None	None
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 2 hours (immediate-release tablets and oral suspension)
Treats	—	Partial Epilepsies

depacon oxtellar xr

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

~$5.03 /30

Type

Active ingredient

VALPROATE SODIUM

OXCARBAZEPINE

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Supernus Pharms

Dosage forms

Injectable

Tablet

Drug class

Anti-Epileptic Agent

Boxed warning

None

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 2 hours (immediate-release tablets and oral suspension)

Treats

—

Partial Epilepsies

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Depacon and Oxtellar XR?

Depacon contains Valproate Sodium, while Oxtellar XR contains Oxcarbazepine — 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.