Divaa OD 500: price, uses & cheaper substitutes
Prescription required (Schedule H)
Divaa OD 500 contains Divalproex sodium (valproate) 500 mg (extended release). Listed MRP is ₹308.60 for 15 (₹20.57 per tablet).
The lowest listed price for the same salt is ₹6.09 per tablet.
- MRP
- ₹308.60
- ₹ / tablet
- ₹20.57
- Pack
- 15
- Manufacturer
- Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Same-salt cheaper options
| Brand | Manufacturer | Pack | MRP | ₹ / tablet | As on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divalproex Prolonged release Tablets IP 500mgJan Aushadhi | Jan Aushadhi (PMBJP) | 10 | ₹60.94 | ₹6.09 | 19 October 2026 |
| Desval ER 500 | Eris Lifesciences Ltd | 10 | ₹199.73 | ₹19.97 | 19 October 2026 |
| Divaa OD 500 | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 15 | ₹308.60 | ₹20.57 | 19 October 2026 |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Same salt and strength only. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands. See all Divalproex sodium (valproate) 500 mg (extended release) brands, safety and side effects
What Divalproex sodium (valproate) 500 mg (extended release) is used for
- Epilepsy – generalised and focal seizures, alone or with other medicines.
- Bipolar disorder – treating mania and preventing mood episodes.
- Preventing migraine attacks in people who get frequent migraines (not for stopping an attack that has started).
Frequently asked questions
When should I take Divaa OD 500?
Once a day at the same time, usually after dinner. Taking it with food reduces nausea, and an evening dose means most of the drowsiness happens while you sleep.
Can I break or crush Divaa OD 500?
No. OD/ER/XR tablets release the medicine slowly over 24 hours. Breaking them releases the full dose at once, causing side effects and a gap later in the day.
Divaa OD vs Valparin Chrono – what is the difference?
Divaa OD contains divalproex sodium; Valparin Chrono contains sodium valproate plus valproic acid. Both turn into valproate in the body and both are once-daily slow-release forms. Do not swap between brands without your doctor.
Can I take Divaa OD 500 with alcohol?
Avoid alcohol. It increases drowsiness and liver strain and lowers your seizure threshold.
Sources
- Tata 1mg product page (MRP as listed) (19 October 2026)
- MedlinePlus – Valproic acid / divalproex (19 October 2026)
- NHS – Sodium valproate (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
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