Pharma major Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd has launched Divalproex Sodium extended - release tablets in the US market.

The drug is a therapeutic equivalent generic version of Depakote ER (divalproex sodium) Tablet, Extended Release and is used to treat seizures.

“The Depakote ER brand and generic had combined US sales of approximately $194 million for the most recent twelve months ending in June 2013 according to IMS Health,’’ the Hyderabad-based company said in a release.