Valparin Chrono 500: price, uses & cheaper substitutes
Prescription required (Schedule H)
Valparin Chrono 500 contains Sodium valproate 500 mg (controlled release). Listed MRP is ₹148.68 for 15 (₹9.91 per tablet).
The lowest listed price for the same salt is ₹3.94 per tablet.
- MRP
- ₹148.68
- ₹ / tablet
- ₹9.91
- Pack
- 15
- Manufacturer
- Sanofi India Ltd
Same-salt cheaper options
| Brand | Manufacturer | Pack | MRP | ₹ / tablet | As on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium Valproate 333mg and Valproic acid 145mg Controlled Release TabletsJan Aushadhi | Jan Aushadhi (PMBJP) | 10 | ₹39.38 | ₹3.94 | 19 October 2026 |
| Torvate 500 CR | Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 10 | ₹58.15 | ₹5.81 | 19 October 2026 |
| Valpex 500 CR | Alkem Laboratories Ltd | 10 | ₹92.12 | ₹9.21 | 19 October 2026 |
| Valparin Chrono 500 | Sanofi India Ltd | 15 | ₹148.68 | ₹9.91 | 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 Sodium valproate 500 mg (controlled release) brands, safety and side effects
What Sodium valproate 500 mg (controlled release) is used for
- Epilepsy – generalised seizures (tonic-clonic, absence, myoclonic) and focal seizures.
- Bipolar disorder – treating mania and preventing relapses.
- Preventing migraine in people with frequent attacks.
Frequently asked questions
Valparin Chrono 500 should be taken before or after food?
After food. Taking it with or just after a meal reduces nausea and stomach pain. Keep the same routine every day so absorption stays steady.
Can I cut Valparin Chrono 500 in half?
Chrono/CR tablets are slow-release. Some are scored and can be halved along the line but must never be crushed or chewed. Ask your pharmacist about your specific brand.
Valparin Chrono vs Encorate Chrono – which is better?
Both contain the same sodium valproate plus valproic acid combination in a controlled-release form. They work the same; stick to one brand so your blood level stays stable.
Is Valparin Chrono safe in pregnancy?
No. Valproate carries a high risk of birth defects and developmental problems. Women who could become pregnant need effective contraception and should discuss alternatives with their neurologist before planning a baby.
Sources
- Tata 1mg product page (MRP as listed) (19 October 2026)
- NHS – Sodium valproate (19 October 2026)
- NHS – How and when to take sodium valproate (19 October 2026)
- NHS – Side effects of 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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