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Encorate 500mg Tablet

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Encorate 500mg Tablet is a product of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Composition: Sodium Valproate (500mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Encorate 500mg Tablet

Description:

Encorate 500mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anti-epileptics. It is used to treat epilepsy. It works by preventing extreme mood swings and abnormal brain signals that trigger seizures (fits).

Encorate 500mg Tablet can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. The dose may increase gradually until your condition is stable. This medicine may take several weeks to work, but it is important to take it regularly to get the benefit. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel fine, unless your doctor advises you to. You may have more seizures, or they may get worse.


The most common side effects of this medicine include hair fall/loss, loss of smell, skin rashes, headache, feeling or being sick, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, and feeling sleepy or drowsy. Most side effects wear off, but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. Long-term treatment can cause weakness in your bones (osteoporosis), increasing your risk of breaking a bone.


Earlier taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, meningitis or depression, or suicidal thoughts. Also, let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are using, as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine, including contraceptive pills. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, Encorate 500mg Tablet can be taken if it is needed, but the dose may be adjusted. You should avoid driving or riding a bicycle if this medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy. You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Encorate 500mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Encorate

  • Hair loss
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Sleepiness
  • Increased appetite
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
  • Weight loss
  • Pantingness
  • Hay fever
  • Tenseness
  • Tremors
  • Weakness
  • Infection
  • Peripheral edema

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Encorate 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Encorate 500mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Encorate 500mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Encorate 500mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Encorate 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
UNSAFE
Encorate 500mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

FAQs:

For how long should I take Encorate 500mg Tablet to cure my epilepsy completely?

Encorate 500mg Tablet does not cure your condition; it only prevents the seizures from occurring. Therefore, you will have to keep on taking it, maybe for years. Consult your doctor if you face any problems while taking this medicine.

What happens if I stop taking Encorate 500mg Tablet?

You should not stop taking Encorate 500mg Tablet suddenly. It should be discontinued gradually. Stopping it suddenly may increase the chances of recurrence of seizures. Forever consult your doctor if you feel the need to stop taking this medicine.

I have gained weight after I started using Encorate 500mg Tablet. Is it because of this medicine? What should I do?

Affirmative, weight gain can occur with the use of Encorate 500mg Tablet. To control your weight, you should have a healthy, balanced diet and exercise regularly. Communicate to your doctor if you have any other concerns.

Does Encorate 500mg Tablet affect the working of birth control pills?

Encorate 500mg Tablet does not have any effect on the working of birth control pills. However, contraceptives (birth control pills) may interfere with the working of Encorate 500mg Tablet, and seizures may occur. You must inform your doctor that you are using birth control pills. Your doctor will keep track of your response to the treatment and monitor the Encorate 500mg Tablet levels in your blood.

Is it safe to take Encorate 500mg Tablet for long term?

Many patients can safely take Encorate 500mg Tablet for a long time. Limitedly, long-term use of Encorate 500mg Tablet may weaken your bones, thereby increasing their chances of breaking easily (osteoporosis and osteopenia). If you are taking Encorate 500mg Tablet for a long time, get regular checkups done for bone health.

I am concerned because I have heard that Encorate 500mg Tablet causes hair loss. Is it true?

Encorate 500mg Tablet may cause thinning of hair, a change of hair color, and even hair loss. If you are concerned, talk to your doctor about whether it is possible to reduce the dose of Encorate 500mg Tablet. Your hair may regrow after either reducing your dose or switching to a different medicine.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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