Encorate, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Syrup, Injection, Tablet. Epilepsy are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Encorate have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Encorate is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Encorate also has some side effects, the most common being Loss of appetite. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Encorate can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Encorate normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Encorate's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Encorate has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Encorate related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Depression, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Encorate since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Encorate are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Encorate with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Encorate, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Encorate 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Encorate is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Encorate safe for pregnant women?
Encorate has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Encorate without medical advice.
Is the use of Encorate safe during breastfeeding?
Encorate may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Encorate on the Kidneys?
Encorate may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Encorate on the Liver?
Encorate has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Encorate on the Heart?
You can take Encorate without any fear of damage to the heart.
Encorate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Encorate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Encorate habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Encorate.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Encorate. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Encorate is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Encorate works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Encorate
You can take Encorate with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Encorate
Taking Encorate with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, you can not take Encorate 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. Thus use Encorate with tramadol is not recommended, until unless it is prescribed by your doctor.
Take Encorate as advised by your doctor. Do not take it longer than prescribed. Taking this medicine longer than prescribed can lead to addiction because this is a habit-forming drug.
Yes, Encorate can cause memory loss. All drugs that depress signaling in the CNS can cause memory loss. If you experience memory loss after taking medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Encorate can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful interaction has been reported between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Always consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, Encorate causes dry mouth. It is a common side effect of it. If you experience excess dry mouth after taking this drug, then please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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