Encorate 300 Tablet

Encorate 300 Tablet contains sodium valproate 300 mg in each tablet. It is an anti-epileptic medicine that is also used in some patients for migraine prevention when a doctor decides it is appropriate. Encorate 300 Tablet is a prescription-strength tablet from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and is not meant for sudden relief of an active migraine attack. It may be chosen when a 300 mg tablet strength helps a prescriber tailor treatment more precisely than a higher-strength tablet or a liquid form.

How it works: Sodium valproate helps calm overactive electrical activity in the brain and may also reduce the brain signals involved in migraine prevention. In tablet form, Encorate 300 Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive system to provide ongoing blood levels over time.

Encorate 300 Tablet is the 300 mg tablet strength, which can be more convenient for dose adjustment than Encorate 500 Tablet when a doctor wants a smaller per-tablet amount. Compared with Encorate Oral Solution, the tablet form is often preferred for steady, easy-to-carry dosing and does not require measuring a liquid. This higher-strength tablet should only be used by people whose dose has been assessed by a clinician, because the right total daily dose depends on the condition being treated and the person’s response.

• Migraine prevention
• Epilepsy seizure control
• Generalized seizure disorders
• Partial seizures
• Bipolar disorder mood stabilization in some patients

• Swallow Encorate 300 Tablet whole with water unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same times each day to keep a steady level in your body.
• It can usually be taken with or after food if stomach upset occurs.
• Do not crush, split, or chew unless the tablet is specifically scored and your pharmacist confirms it is suitable.
• If you miss a dose, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next one; do not double up.
• If it is prescribed for migraine prevention, take it regularly rather than only when a headache starts.

Each Encorate 300 Tablet provides sodium valproate 300 mg. The total dose may be taken once daily or divided into 2 or more doses, depending on the condition and the doctor’s plan; there is no single fixed maximum that fits everyone, because dosing is individualized and higher doses may be used only with medical supervision. Your prescriber decides the exact dose, how often to take it, and whether this 300 mg tablet strength is the right fit for you.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Sodium Valproate may include:

• Nausea or vomiting
• Stomach pain or indigestion
• Drowsiness or sleepiness, which may be more noticeable at this higher tablet strength
• Dizziness
• Tremor
• Weight gain
• Hair thinning or hair loss

• Do not use Encorate 300 Tablet during pregnancy for migraine prevention, and tell your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, a history of pancreatitis, or a bleeding disorder.
• Avoid alcohol because it can worsen drowsiness and raise the risk of side effects.
• Do not stop Encorate 300 Tablet suddenly without medical advice, especially if it is being used for seizures.
• This 300 mg tablet is a higher-strength prescription product, so dosing errors can matter; follow the exact directions on the label.
• It may cause sleepiness or slowed reaction time, so be careful when driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your clinician about any history of depression, bipolar disorder, or suicidal thoughts.

• Aspirin and other salicylates may increase valproate levels and side effects.
• Carbapenem antibiotics can lower valproate levels and reduce effectiveness.
• Other medicines that cause sleepiness, including opioids, benzodiazepines, and some sleep medicines, can intensify drowsiness.
• Warfarin and other blood thinners may have increased bleeding risk with sodium valproate.
• Lamotrigine may interact and raise the risk of skin or nervous system side effects.

Store Encorate 300 Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, protected from moisture, and keep it in the original strip or box until use.