Brand name: Sodium Valproate (Juno) TM
Active ingredients: valproate
What it is used for
Sodium valproate Juno is used for the treatment of patients with epilepsy or mania, who would normally be maintained on oral sodium valproate, and for whom oral therapy is temporarily not possible.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous. This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Sodium valproate Juno 400 mg/4 mL is a clear colourless sterile solution presented in transparent colorless type 1 glass ampoules of 5 ml in 10 pack
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient valproate
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
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Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems