Mylan receives FDA approval for generic Depakote Sprinkle capsules
PITTSBURGH — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic drug for epilepsy made by Mylan.
Mylan said Monday that the FDA had approved its divalproex sodium capsules in the 125-mg strength. The drug is a generic version of Abbott’s Depakote Sprinkle capsules and is used to treat certain types of epileptic seizures.
Divalproex sodium capsules had sales of about $89 million during the 12-month period ended in March, according to IMS Health.