Description
VALEX CR 500mg Tablets are a controlled-release, prescription-only medication available at Gathimaini Pharmacy in Thika, Kenya. Each tablet contains Sodium Valproate 500mg (often combined with Valproic Acid for the CR formulation), which is a widely recognized anti-epileptic drug (AED) and mood stabilizer. The “CR” (Controlled Release) formulation ensures a gradual and sustained release of the active ingredient, providing stable drug levels in the body and often allowing for once or twice daily dosing, which can improve patient compliance. VALEX CR 500mg is primarily used for the effective management of various types of epilepsy and seizures, including partial, absence, and generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Additionally, it is indicated in the treatment of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness) and for the prophylaxis of migraine headaches.


