Encorate 500 Tablet

Encorate 500 Tablet contains 500 mg of sodium valproate in each tablet. It is an anti-epileptic medicine that is also used as an anti-migraine treatment to help prevent migraine attacks, and in some patients it may be prescribed for other nervous system conditions as directed by a doctor. Encorate 500 Tablet should be used only under medical supervision because the dose and schedule must be individualized.

How it works: Sodium valproate helps calm overly active nerve signals in the brain, which can reduce the likelihood of migraine attacks and other seizure-related symptoms. In tablet form, Encorate 500 Tablet provides a measured oral dose that is absorbed after swallowing and used to maintain steady levels in the body.

Encorate 500 Tablet is a higher-strength tablet compared with Encorate 300 Tablet, so it may suit patients who need a larger total daily dose or a simpler tablet count once their doctor has already titrated treatment. This 500 mg strength is not usually the place to start treatment for everyone; doctors often choose a lower strength or oral solution first and then move to Encorate 500 Tablet when a higher maintenance dose is needed.

• Migraine prevention
• Epilepsy and seizure control
• Adjunct treatment for certain neurologic conditions as prescribed

• Swallow Encorate 500 Tablet with water as directed by your doctor.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep levels steady.
• You may take it with or after food if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you that it is safe to do so.
• If your doctor prescribes more than one daily dose, space the doses evenly through the day.
• Do not stop taking Encorate 500 Tablet suddenly without medical advice.

Each Encorate 500 Tablet provides 500 mg of sodium valproate. The tablet may be taken once daily or in divided doses depending on why it is prescribed, but the exact schedule and the maximum total daily dose are decided by the doctor based on age, response, and tolerance. Because this is a higher-strength tablet, it is used to reach the prescribed total dose with fewer tablets, not as a one-size-fits-all starting dose.

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
• Sleepiness or drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Tremor
• Weight gain
• Hair thinning

• Encorate 500 Tablet should be used with caution in people with liver disease or a history of pancreatitis.
• This higher-strength tablet should be taken only on a doctor’s dosing plan; do not adjust the amount on your own.
• Avoid alcohol because it can worsen drowsiness and other side effects.
• Use extra caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Encorate 500 Tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, because sodium valproate can be harmful in pregnancy.
• Older adults and people with kidney problems may need closer monitoring even though the medicine is taken by mouth.
• Do not combine with other valproate products unless your prescriber specifically instructs you to do so.

• Alcohol and other medicines that cause drowsiness, including opioids, sleeping pills, and some anxiety medicines
• Aspirin and other medicines that can increase bleeding risk
• Lamotrigine, which may need dose adjustment when used with sodium valproate
• Topiramate, which can raise the risk of certain serious side effects
• Carbapenem antibiotics, which can lower valproate levels and reduce effectiveness

Store Encorate 500 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.