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Macorate 600 Tablet is a product of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Composition: Magnesium Valproate (600mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Macorate 600 Tablet

Description:

Macorate 600 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anti-epileptics. It is used to treat two conditions – epilepsy and bipolar disorder. It also helps in the prevention of migraine. This way it prevents extreme mood swings and abnormal brain signals that trigger seizures (fits).

Macorate 600 Tablet can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. This 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 your bipolar disorder may get worse.

The most common side effects of this medicine include 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, 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. Macorate 600 Tablet may be taken with or without 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 Macorate

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Sleepiness
  • Hair loss
  • Weight gain
  • Double vision
  • Diarrhea
  • Impaired coordination
  • Tremors
  • Weakness
  • Stomach pain
  • Increased appetite

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Macorate 600 Tablet
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Macorate 600 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Macorate 600 Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Macorate 600 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Macorate 600 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
UNSAFE
Macorate 600 Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

FAQs:

For how long should I take Macorate 600 Tablet to cure my epilepsy completely?

Macorate 600 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 face any problems while taking this medicine.

What happens if I stop taking Macorate 600 Tablet?

You should not stop taking Macorate 600 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 Macorate 600 Tablet. Is it because of this medicine? What should I do?

Affirmative, weight gain can occur with the use of Macorate 600 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.

Can I take birth control pills while taking Macorate 600 Tablet?

Affirmative, Macorate 600 Tablet does not have any effect on the working of birth control pills. However, contraceptives (birth control pills) may interfere with the working of Macorate 600 Tablet and seizures may occur. It is important that you inform your doctor that you are using birth control pills. Your doctor will keep a track on your response to the treatment and monitor the Macorate 600 Tablet levels in your blood levels.

Is it safe to take Macorate 600 Tablet for long term?

Many patients can safely take Macorate 600 Tablet for a long time. Limitedly, long-term use of Macorate 600 Tablet may weaken your bones, thereby increasing their chances of breaking easily (osteoporosis and osteopenia). If you are taking Macorate 600 Tablet for a long time, get regular check ups done for bone health.

I am concerned because I have heard that Macorate 600 Tablet causes hair loss. Is it true?

Macorate 600 Tablet may cause thinning of hair, change of hair colour and even hair loss. If you are concerned talk to your doctor if it is possible to reduce the dose of Macorate 600 Tablet. Your hair may regrow after either reducing your dose or switching to a different medicine.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

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

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