Depakote Sprinkles and Jack & Jill Cough Syrup

• 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.

• Generic Name: ipecac
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Ipecac is used in the emergency treatment of certain kinds of poisoning. It is used to cause vomiting of the poison.

Only the syrup form of ipecac should be used. A bottle of ipecac labeled as being Ipecac Fluidextract or Ipecac Tincture should not be used. These dosage forms are too strong and may cause serious side effects or death. Only ipecac syrup contains the proper strength of ipecac for treating poisonings.

Ordinarily, this medicine should not be used if strychnine, corrosives such as alkalies (lye) and strong acids, or petroleum distillates such as kerosene, gasoline, coal oil, fuel oil, paint thinner, or cleaning fluid have been swallowed. It may cause seizures, additional injury to the throat, or pneumonia.

Ipecac should not be used to cause vomiting as a means of losing weight. If used regularly for this purpose, serious heart problems or even death may occur.

This medicine in amounts of more than 1 ounce is available only with your doctor's prescription. It is available in ½- and 1-ounce bottles without a prescription. However, before using ipecac syrup, call a poison control center, your doctor, or an emergency room for advice.