Encorate Chrono is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Epilepsy, Epilepsy. Secondary and off-label uses of Encorate Chrono have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Encorate Chrono depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Encorate Chrono are Loss of appetite. While these are the most often observed Encorate Chrono side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Encorate Chrono normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Encorate Chrono's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Encorate Chrono related warnings talks about Encorate Chrono's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Encorate Chrono is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Depression, Liver Disease, Depression are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Encorate Chrono have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Encorate Chrono have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Encorate Chrono is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Encorate Chrono is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Encorate Chrono is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Encorate Chrono safe for pregnant women?
Encorate Chrono has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Encorate Chrono without medical advice.
Is the use of Encorate Chrono safe during breastfeeding?
Encorate Chrono may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Encorate Chrono on the Kidneys?
Encorate Chrono may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Encorate Chrono on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Encorate Chrono on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Encorate Chrono on the Heart?
You can take Encorate Chrono without any fear of damage to the heart.
Encorate Chrono should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Encorate Chrono unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Encorate Chrono habit forming or addictive?
Encorate Chrono does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Encorate Chrono
Taking Encorate Chrono with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Encorate Chrono
Consuming Encorate Chrono with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, you can not take Encorate Chrono with tramadol, harmful interaction have been reported between them. Tramadol may decrease the seizure threshold in some patient and also decrease the anticonvulsant activity of Encorate Chrono. Thus use Encorate Chrono with tramadol is not recommended, until unless it is prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Encorate Chrono causes erectile dysfunction. If you experience erectile dysfunction after taking it, do not stop the drug without consulting your doctor. Discuss with your doctor, he/she will provide you with solutions or prescribe alternative medicines.
Rarely, Encorate Chrono might affect sperm count. Animal studies in rats have shown that this drug can affect the ability to produce sperm. However, till now no data is available regarding this effect in humans but its possibility cannot be completely denied.
Ideally, Encorate Chrono can be taken once or twice daily or advice by the doctor. It has to be taken with food to avoid the stomach upset. However, you are recommended to take it as per the doctor's instructions.
No. Encorate Chrono Should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine own your own can cause unintended side effects.
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