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Valdoxan (Вальдоксан) and alternatives in France

In France the medicine is sold under the same name, Valdoxan. The active ingredient is agomelatine.

The antidepressant agomelatine by Servier. Prescription only.

Packages in the catalog
2 packages
Forms
Film-coated tablet
Dispensing in France
Prescription only
Supply in France
No shortages reported by ANSM

Forms and strengths in France

According to the official BDPM catalog. Packages declared as supplied to the French market come first. A manager confirms availability.

Alternatives to Valdoxan: medicines with the same active ingredient

Medicines registered in France with the same active ingredients (agomelatine), according to the official BDPM catalog. Strengths, forms and excipients may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.

All medicines with agomelatine →

Active ingredient

Why Вальдоксан may be missing from Russian pharmacies

A medicine can disappear from Russian pharmacies when its registration lapses or is suspended, the manufacturer leaves the market, supplies are interrupted or procurement changes. LekInfo does not track stock in Russian pharmacies: we show which forms and strengths are registered in France according to the official BDPM database and help you work it out in a consultation.

Prescription

In France Valdoxan is a prescription-only medicine. Prescribing is a doctor’s decision; a manager will tell you which documents the consultation needs.

How to get a consultation about Valdoxan

  1. 1. Find a medicine

    Search by name, active ingredient or code. Information comes from BDPM, the official French medicines database.

  2. 2. Build a list

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  3. 3. Send a request

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  4. 4. Get a manager’s reply

    A manager will clarify the medicine details, check that they are current and explain the possible options. We usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.

Questions and answers

Where can I find Вальдоксан if Russian pharmacies have none?

In France Valdoxan is registered and listed in the official BDPM database: the catalog has 2 packages. Send a request to a manager, who will check that the information is current and explain the possible options. The consultation is free; we usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.

How much does Valdoxan cost in France?

Reference guide: ≈ €45 per package depending on form and strength. This is BDPM reference data excluding delivery, not an offer to sell; a manager confirms the final terms.

What alternatives to Valdoxan exist in France?

BDPM lists medicines with the same active ingredients (agomelatine): Valdoxan, Agomelatine Biogaran. Strengths and forms may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.

Is a prescription needed for Valdoxan?

Yes, in France Valdoxan is prescription-only. A manager will tell you which documents are needed.

Is Valdoxan the same as Вальдоксан?

Yes, it is the same medicine under the same name; the active ingredient is agomelatine. Strengths and forms in France may differ from Russian ones, so check them against your prescription.

This is reference information, not advertising or an offer to sell, and it does not replace a doctor’s advice. Source: BDPM, the official French medicines database (ANSM), catalog version of 2 November 2026.