Each enteric coated caplet contains: Divalproex Sodium equivalent to Valproic Acid 250 mg.
Divalproex sodium is a stable coordination compound comprised of Sodium Valproate and Valproic Acid in a 1:1 molar relationship and formed during the partial neutralization of valproic acid with 0.5 equivalent of sodium hydroxide.
Divalproex sodium is chemically designated as sodium hydrogen bis (2-propylpentanoate). Divalproex sodium has a molecular weight of 310.41 and occurs as a white powder with a characteristic odor.
Its empirical formula is C16H31NaO4.