Sodium Valproate (266.66mg)+ Valproic Acid (116mg)
Encorate Chrono 400 Tablet CR should be taken with 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 are nausea and tremor. In some people, it may also cause other side effetcs like vomiting, headache, liver injury, and upper abdominal pain. 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.Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, meningitis or depression or suicidal thoughts. Also let your doctor 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 Chrono 400 Tablet CR can be taken if it is clearly 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.You should avoid alcohol while taking Encorate Chrono 400 Tablet CR, as it may worsen certain side effects. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
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 themCommon side effects of Encorate Chrono
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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 Chrono 400 Tablet CR is to be taken with food.
Encorate Chrono 400 Tablet CR is a combination of two antiepileptic medicines: Sodium Valproate and Valproic Acid.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Encorate Chrono 400 Tablet CR.
Encorate Chrono 400 Tablet CR 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.
Encorate Chrono 400 Tablet CR 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.
Encorate Chrono 400 Tablet CR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Encorate Chrono 400 Tablet CR is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Encorate Chrono 400 Tablet CR may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Encorate Chrono 400 Tablet CR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Encorate Chrono 400 Tablet CR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Encorate Chrono 400 Tablet CR is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Yes, Encorate Chrono 400 Tablet CR may make you feel drowsy or sleepy. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities. Inform your doctor if you experience such an episode while taking this medicine.
No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Encorate Chrono 400 Tablet CR. Drinking alcohol will increase the side effects caused by Encorate Chrono 400 Tablet CR.
No, Encorate Chrono 400 Tablet CR should be continued as advised by the doctor. Stopping Encorate Chrono 400 Tablet CR suddenly may cause the symptoms to reappear that too with increased frequency. If any problems are experienced due to Encorate Chrono 400 Tablet CR, consult the doctor for re-evaluation.
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended doses do not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.
Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
