Dicorate 250 MG Tablet

This medication is an anticonvulsant that is used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder, seizures and migraine headaches. It is important to take this medicine regularly.

Do not take this medicine if you have a known history of allergy to it. Exercise caution if you are suffering from impaired liver function. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before consuming this tablet.

• Epilepsy

• Mania

• Migraine Prophylaxis

• Allergy

• Liver Disease

• Urea Cycle Disorders

• Mitochondrial Disorders

• Diarrhoea

• Confusion

• Headache

• Muscle Pain

• Unusual Tiredness And Weakness

• Sleepiness

• Anxiety

• Blurred Vision

• Ear Pain

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average of 1 to 2 days.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 2 hours.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is recommended only if clearly needed when no safer alternative is available.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Dicorate 250 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Dilex 250 MG Tablet

  Wockhardt Ltd

• Depakote 250 MG Tablet

  Sanofi India Ltd

• Divaa 250 MG Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Diporex 250 MG Tablet

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Disorate 250 MG Tablet

  Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

The drug belongs to the class anticonvulsants. It works by increasing the levels of neurotransmitter GABA and inhibits sodium and calcium channels thus it reduces the excitation of the brain cells.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  The drug interacts with felbamate, isoniazid, salicylates, clarithromycin, erythromycin, and troleandomycin.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  Patients suffering from liver disease should use some other safer alternative.

• Ques : What is Dicorate 250 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Dicorate tablet is a medication which has Divalproex as an active element present in it.

• Ques : What are the uses of Dicorate 250 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Dicorate 250 MG is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Epilepsy and Mania.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Dicorate 250 MG Tablet?

  Ans : 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, etc are possible side effects.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Dicorate 250 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Dicorate tablet should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Ques : Should I use Dicorate 250 MG Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : Taking this medication with the food will be much beneficial than using it on an empty stomach, as the mechanism of the medication requires nutrients to carry out the reaction.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Dicorate 250 MG Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : There is no specific time duration of using this medication in which you can see improvement in your condition.

• Ques : Is there any food or drink I need to avoid?

  Ans : The diet should be normal, there is nothing as such to avoid. However, eating healthy, doing physical exercises and avoiding any kind of harmful practices like smoking or drinking can uplift your health.

• Ques : Will Dicorate 250 MG Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : Please follow the doses of the medication, as prescribed by your doctor.