Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet CR

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Active Ingredient	Sodium Valproate (333mg) + Valproic Acid (145mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
User Rating	4.2
User Reviews	545

FAQ

Can Encorate Chrono 500 be stopped when epilepsy symptoms are relieved?

No, Encorate Chrono 500 should be continued as advised by the doctor. Stopping Encorate Chrono 500 suddenly may cause the symptoms to reappear that too with increased frequency. If any problems are experienced due to Encorate Chrono 500, consult the doctor for re-evaluation.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Encorate Chrono 500?

No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Encorate Chrono 500. Drinking alcohol will increase the side effects caused by Encorate Chrono 500.

Can the use of Encorate Chrono 500 cause sleepiness or drowsiness?

Yes, Encorate Chrono 500 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.

Will a higher than the recommended dose of Encorate Chrono 500 be more effective?

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.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Encorate Chrono 500?

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.

What if you forget to take Encorate Chrono Tablet CR?

If you miss a dose of Encorate Chrono 500, 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.

Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet CR Reviews

Encorate Chrono 500 is a combination of two medicines used to treat epilepsy, a neurological disorder in which there are recurrent episodes of seizures or fits. It controls the abnormal activity of the brain, relaxes the nerves and hence, prevents seizures or fits.

Encorate Chrono 500 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 500 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 500, 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.

How Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet CR Works

Encorate Chrono 500 is a combination of two antiepileptic medicines: Sodium Valproate and Valproic Acid.

How to Use Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet CR

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 500 is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet CR

In Epilepsy: Encorate Chrono 500 slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. The medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures. Do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well, until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

Uses of Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet CR

Epilepsy

Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet CR Side Effects

Safety Tips

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Encorate Chrono 500 is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Encorate Chrono 500 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Encorate Chrono 500 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.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Encorate Chrono 500 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.

Liver ^CAUTION

Encorate Chrono 500 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Encorate Chrono 500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Encorate Chrono 500 is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Encorate Chrono 500 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Encorate Chrono 500.

Quick Tips

Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Encorate Chrono 500, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Take it at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body.
Your doctor may monitor Encorate Chrono 500 level, blood counts and liver function regularly throughout your treatment. Inform your doctor if you develop fever, stomach pain, nausea or yellowing of your eyes or skin.
Do not take Encorate Chrono 500 if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
You have been prescribed Encorate Chrono 500 for treatment and prevention of seizures.
Monitor your weight during the treatment as Encorate Chrono 500 can cause weight gain.
Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Encorate Chrono 500 affects you.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.