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Encorate Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Encorate Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anti-epileptics. It is used to treat conditions such as epilepsy and bipolar disorder. It works by preventing extreme mood swings and abnormal brain signals that trigger seizures (fits). It also helps in the prevention of migraines.
Encorate 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.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, dizziness, sleepiness, constipation, diarrhea, double vision, and weight gain among many others. 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.
Before 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.
Encorate 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.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, dizziness, sleepiness, constipation, diarrhea, double vision, and weight gain among many others. 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.
Before 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 of Encorate Tablet
Benefits of Encorate Tablet
In Epilepsy/Seizures
Encorate Tablet is an anticonvulsant (or anti-epileptic) medicine that works by decreasing the nerve impulses which cause the seizures. By controlling the frequency of seizures, it will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence. It helps reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety.
This medicine is not associated with any physical or psychological dependence (addiction) but it should not be stopped suddenly. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.
This medicine is not associated with any physical or psychological dependence (addiction) but it should not be stopped suddenly. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.
In Prevention of Migraine
It is not fully established how Encorate Tablet helps prevent migraines. It may change the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain or increase the activity in a region of the brain associated with migraines. By preventing and reducing the frequency of headaches, it can help you carry out your daily activities and have a better quality of life.
In Bipolar disorder
Encorate Tablet works to restore the normal balance of nerve activity in your brain. It can help prevent extreme changes in mood and help you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of low mood. It can take several weeks for this medicine to work and you may still feel low during this time. It is likely that you will take this medicine for at least six months but possibly much longer. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor advises you to. You should continue to eat well and keep fit to reduce symptoms of bipolar disorder.
Side effects of Encorate Tablet
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
Common side effects of Encorate
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sleepiness
- Hair loss
- Weight gain
- Tremors
- Double vision
- Impaired coordination
- Weakness
- Increased appetite
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Abdominal pain
- Abnormal thoughts
- Diarrhea
- Depression
- Constipation
- Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
- Weight loss
- Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways)
- Breathlessness
- Low blood platelets
- Hay fever
- Nervousness
- Ecchymosis (discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath)
- Flu-like symptoms
- Fever
- Memory loss
- Indigestion
- Infection
- Peripheral edema
How to use Encorate Tablet
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 Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Encorate Tablet works
Encorate Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Encorate Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Encorate Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Encorate Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Monitor the baby for unusual bruising or bleeding, jaundice and other signs of liver damage.
Monitor the baby for unusual bruising or bleeding, jaundice and other signs of liver damage.
Driving
UNSAFE
Encorate Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Encorate Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Encorate Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Encorate Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Encorate Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Encorate Tablet is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.
Use of Encorate Tablet is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Encorate Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Encorate Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
- Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
- Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
- Practice yoga every day.
- Get enough sleep at nighttime.
- Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/laptop.
- Take your medication on time.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Monitor your weight during treatment with this medicine as it can cause weight gain.
- It may cause cosmetic side effects such as increased hair growth on face, acne and thinning of hair. Talk to your doctor if this bothers you.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Valproic Acid Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Sodium channel modulators (AED)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Encorate with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Serious
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Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Encorate Tablet
Twice A Day
47%
Once A Day
34%
Thrice A Day
15%
Alternate Day
2%
Thrice A week
2%
What are you using Encorate Tablet for?
Others
50%
Epilepsy
38%
Mania
12%
How much was the improvement?
Average
39%
Poor
36%
Excellent
25%
What were the side-effects while using Encorate Tablet?
Sleepiness
38%
No Side Effec*
25%
Loss of appet*
12%
Headache
12%
Dizziness
12%
*No Side Effect, Loss of appetite
How do you take Encorate Tablet?
With food
78%
With or witho*
22%
*With or without food
Please rate Encorate Tablet on price
Average
54%
Not Expensive
29%
Expensive
17%
FAQs
Q. For how long should I take Encorate Tablet to cure my epilepsy completely?
Encorate 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.
Q. What happens if I stop taking Encorate Tablet?
You should not stop taking Encorate Tablet suddenly. It should be discontinued gradually. Stopping it suddenly may increase the chances of recurrence of seizures. Always consult your doctor if you feel the need to stop taking this medicine.
Q. I have gained weight after I started using Encorate Tablet. Is it because of this medicine? What should I do?
Yes, weight gain can occur with the use of Encorate Tablet. To control your weight, you should have a healthy balanced diet and exercise regularly. Talk to your doctor if you have any other concerns.
Q. Does Encorate Tablet affect the working of birth control pills?
Yes, Encorate 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 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 Encorate Tablet levels in your blood levels.
Q. Is it safe to take Encorate Tablet for long term?
Many patients can safely take Encorate Tablet for a long time. Rarely, long-term use of Encorate Tablet may weaken your bones, thereby increasing their chances of breaking easily (osteoporosis and osteopenia). If you are taking Encorate Tablet for a long time, get regular check ups done for bone health.
Q. I am concerned because I have heard that Encorate Tablet causes hair loss. Is it true?
Encorate 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 Encorate Tablet. Your hair may regrow after either reducing your dose or switching to a different medicine.
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Manufacturer/Marketer address
Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: June, 2023
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: June, 2023
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Encorate Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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