Dicorate ER 1gm Tablet (Divalproex 1000mg)

Dicorate ER Tablet 1g 10’s belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, Dicorate ER Tablet 1g 10’s is also used to treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder and to prevent migraine. Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. In epilepsy the brain’s electrical rhythms become imbalanced, resulting in recurrent seizures.

Dicorate ER Tablet 1g 10’s contains ‘Divalproex sodium’, which decreases the brain’s excessive and abnormal nerve activity. Thereby helps in controlling seizures. Dicorate ER Tablet 1g 10’s increases the amount of a chemical substance called GABA, this helps block the nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect. Thereby helps treat bipolar disorder.

Take Dicorate ER Tablet 1g 10’s with or without food. You are advised to take Dicorate ER Tablet 1g 10’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as abdominal pain, back pain, constipation, diarrhoea, dizziness, nausea, increased appetite, and vomiting. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Please do not stop taking Dicorate ER Tablet 1g 10’s without consulting your doctor to avoid worsening of seizures. Do not take Dicorate ER Tablet 1g 10’s if you are pregnant as it could cause serious birth defects. If you are of child-bearing age, use effective contraception while taking Dicorate ER Tablet 1g 10’s. Consult your doctor before taking Dicorate ER Tablet 1g 10’s if you are breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Dicorate ER Tablet 1g 10’s causes dizziness, and may affect thinking and motor skills. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Dicorate ER Tablet 1g 10’s as it could lead to increased dizziness. Care should be taken while giving Dicorate ER Tablet 1g 10’s to children below 2years as there is a higher risk of liver intoxication during the first 6months of treatment. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

Epilepsy, bipolar disorder, migraine

Dicorate ER Tablet 1g 10’s belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics. Dicorate ER Tablet 1g 10’s is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, Dicorate ER Tablet 1g 10’s is also used to treat mood disorder and to prevent migraine headaches. Dicorate ER Tablet 1g 10’s decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. Thereby helps in controlling seizures. Dicorate ER Tablet 1g 10’s treats mood disorder by increasing the amount of a chemical substance called GABA, this helps block the nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect. Dicorate ER Tablet 1g 10’s prevents migraine headache by limiting the transmission of nerve pain. Dicorate ER Tablet 1g 10’s is used alone or in combination to treat simple seizures, complex partial seizures and complex absence seizures. Dicorate ER Tablet 1g 10’s is used in combination to treat multiple seizures such as absence seizures.

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, or crush the tablet/capsule.Syrup/Suspension/Drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack; shake the pack well before each use.Sprinkle capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water or sprinkle the capsule contents on food and consume.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Abdominal pain
• Back pain
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Increased appetite
• Vomiting
• Vision problems
• Weight changes
• Problems with walking or coordination