VALTOCO ® (diazepam nasal spray) is an immediate-use seizure medication used to treat episodes of frequent seizures in adults and children 2 years and older. VALTOCO does not replace daily anti-seizure medications and should be used only as needed.
Diazepam Nasal Spray is a seizure medicine that is often prescribed as a rescue medication for acute treatment of seizures outside of a hospital setting and can be administered by laypersons (people who are not healthcare professionals). This medication is meant to be used to prevent seizure emergencies, either by stopping a prolonged seizure or stopping a seizure cluster.
Diazepam nasal spray is used for emergency situations to control certain types of seizures. Diazepam is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines. It works by calming abnormal overactivity in the brain.