Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Epilepsy, Epilepsy are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet include Loss of appetite. Some other side effects of Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet 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.
Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet related warnings section.
Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet in conditions like Depression, Liver Disease, Depression. The section on Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet 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 Chrono 500 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet 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 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Encorate Chrono may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Encorate Chrono may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet 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 500 Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Encorate Chrono without any fear of damage to the heart.
Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet 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 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet
Taking Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet
Consuming Encorate Chrono 500 Tablet 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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