Dicorate ER 500 Mg

Dicorate ER 500 Mg

Dicorate 500 Mg Tablet is an anticonvulsant that is used to control seizures and migraine headaches. Take this medicine at the same time regularly. Do not take this medicine if you have are suffering from impaired liver function.

Drug = Divalproex

Strength = 500 Mg

Manufacturer = Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

How ToTake

TakeDicorate 500 Mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dicorate ER 500 Mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Dosage

Dicorate ER 1000 Mg

Dicorate ER 125 Mg

Dicorate ER 250 Mg

Dicorate ER 500 Mg

Dicorate ER 750 Mg

Side Effects

Diarrhea

Confusion

Headache

Muscle pain

Unusual tiredness and weakness

Sleepiness

Anxiety

Blurred vision

Yellow colored eyes or skin

Weight gain

Acid or sour stomach

Skin rash

Forgetfulness

Irregular menstrual periods

Ear pain

Warning

Pregnancy:-Dicorate 500 Mg Tablet is not recommended for pregnant women.

Breast-feeding:- Dicorate 500 Mg Tablet is recommended only if clearly needed when no safer alternative is available. Monitoring of undesired effects like discoloration of eyes and skin is necessary.

Pancreatitis:-Dicorate ER 500 Mg Tablet may cause Pancreatitis which is a serious life-threatening reaction. Discontinue the medicine if Pancreatitis is detected and an alternate medicine should be considered.

Bleeding disorder:-Use with caution in patients with the bleeding disorder as it may cause Thrombocytopenia. Make necessary dosage adjustments or discontinue the medicine if this condition is identified.

Suicidal behaviour:-Dicorate ER 500 Mg Tablet may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts. It should be used with caution and prescription size should be limited in patients with depression or suicidal tendencies.

Pediatric use:-Dicorate ER 500 Mg Tablet is not recommended in children less than 2 years of age due to the increased risk of liver injury.

Geriatric use:-Use with caution in the elderly population as it may lead to dizziness. The safety and efficacy of this medicine in the prophylaxis of migraines is not established.

Impaired liver function:-Dicorate 500 Mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with liver injury or a family history of liver injury.

Impaired kidney function:-Use with caution in the patients with the kidney injury. Suitable dose adjustments are to be made based on the clinical condition.

Uses

Dicorate ER 500 Mg is used in the treatment of Epilepsy which is a brain disorder that causes repeated seizures. Uncontrolled jerking movements and loss of consciousness are some of the symptoms of Epilepsy.

Dicorate ER 500 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of mania which is a mental disorder characterized by hyperactivity and racing thoughts.

Dicorate ER 500 Mg Tablet is used as prophylaxis in migraine headaches characterized by severe headache, eye pain, nausea and vomiting.