DEPACON vs VALPROATE SODIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	DEPACON	VALPROATE SODIUM
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	VALPROATE SODIUM	VALPROATE SODIUM
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Sagent
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable, Solution
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, or elimination, half-life for valproate monotherapy after oral doses of 250 to 1,000 mg)

depacon valproate sodium

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

VALPROATE SODIUM

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Sagent

Dosage forms

Injectable

Injectable, Solution

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)

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Depacon or Valproate Sodium?

By our independent rating, Depacon scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Valproate Sodium. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Depacon and Valproate Sodium?

Both Depacon and Valproate Sodium share the active ingredient Valproate Sodium.

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.