Decadron and Depakote Sprinkles

• Generic Name: dexamethasone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Baycadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, DexPak 10 Day Taperpak, DexPak 13 DayTaperpak, DexPak 6 DayTaperpak, De-Sone LA, Dexacen-4, Dexasone, Dexasone LA, Solurex, Solurex LA, Decadron, DexPak, TaperDex, Zema-Pak, ZoDex, Zonacort

Dexamethasone provides relief for inflamed areas of the body. It is used to treat a number of different conditions, such as inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, adrenal problems, arthritis, asthma, blood or bone marrow problems, kidney problems, skin conditions, and flare-ups of multiple sclerosis. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid). It works on the immune system to help relieve swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: divalproex sodium
• Dosage Forms: capsule, sprinkles
• Other Brand Names: Depakote ER, Depakote Sprinkles, Depakene, Depacon, Depakote

Depakote Sprinkles affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures.

Depakote Sprinkles is used to treat various types of seizure disorders. This medicine is sometimes used together with other seizure medications.

Depakote Sprinkles is also used to treat manic episodes related to bipolar disorder (manic depression), and to prevent migraine headaches.

Depakote Sprinkles may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.