Encorate 500 mg Tablet (10 Tab)

Product introduction
Encorate 500 Tablet is an antiepileptic medicine used to treat epilepsy and prevent seizures. It helps control abnormal brain activity that causes fits and also stabilizes mood, making it useful in conditions like bipolar disorder and mania. By balancing electrical signals in the brain, it prevents sudden mood changes and seizure episodes.

Encorate 500 Tablet may be taken alone or along with other medicines as prescribed by your doctor. The dose is usually started low and gradually increased until the desired effect is achieved. It should be taken regularly, with food, at the same time every day for maximum benefit. Do not stop taking it suddenly, as it may cause your seizures to return or worsen.

Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, sleepiness, headache, hair loss, and weight changes. Some people may also experience tremors, loss of coordination, or blurred vision. These effects are usually mild and go away with time, but inform your doctor if they persist or become bothersome. Long-term use may affect bone strength, so regular monitoring is advised.

Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney, or metabolic problems. Encorate 500 Tablet should be used with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as it may harm the baby. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking it.

Uses of Encorate Tablet

• Epilepsy/Seizures
• Mania and Bipolar disorder
• Migraine prevention
• Trigeminal neuralgia

Benefits of Encorate Tablet
Encorate 500 Tablet controls the abnormal electrical activity in the brain, reducing seizure frequency and intensity. It helps patients manage epilepsy and mood disorders more effectively, improving overall stability and quality of life.

Side effects of Encorate Tablet
Common side effects:

• Hair loss
• Dizziness and headache
• Nausea or vomiting
• Sleepiness or tiredness
• Tremors
• Weight changes
• Abdominal pain or diarrhea
• Blurred vision

How to use Encorate Tablet
Take the medicine exactly as prescribed. Swallow it whole with water, without crushing or breaking it. It is best taken with food to avoid stomach upset.

How Encorate Tablet works
Encorate 500 Tablet contains sodium valproate, which works by reducing excessive and abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain. This helps control seizures and stabilize mood.

Safety advice

• Alcohol: Unsafe. Avoid alcohol as it increases drowsiness and side effects.
• Pregnancy: Unsafe. Can harm the developing baby. Use only if clearly prescribed by your doctor.
• Breastfeeding: Possibly unsafe. May pass into breast milk and affect the baby.
• Driving: Unsafe. May cause dizziness or drowsiness; avoid driving.
• Kidney: Use with caution; dose adjustment may be required.
• Liver: Use with caution in liver disease; regular monitoring is recommended.

What if you forget to take Encorate Tablet?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it’s nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.