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Dear Doctor Letter (Rote-Hand-Brief) on medicinal products containing valproate (and related substances): Risks for the unborn child in case of exposure during pregnancy

Active substance: valproat, related substances

Important new information and increased safety warnings with regard to medicinal products containing valproate and related substances (sodium valproate, valproic acid, valproate semisodium and valpromide).