INTRODUCTION:
In Epilepsy Solprate CR 300 Tablet slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. The medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures. Do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well, until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.
Uses / Indications:
Epilepsy
BENEFITS/INSTRUCTION:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Solprate CR 300 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Side Effects:
Vomiting | Weight gain | Loss of appetite | Gum swelling | Headache | Sleepiness | Tremors | Hair loss | Liver injury
How it works:
Solprate CR 300 Tablet is a combination of two antiepileptic medicines: Sodium Valproate and Valproic Acid. They work together to control seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Pregnancy interaction:
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
LACTATION INTERACTION:
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alcohol Interaction:
UNSAFE
DRIVING INTERACTION:
UNSAFE
Interactions / Warnings:
- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Solprate CR 300 Tablet. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Solprate CR 300 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Solprate CR 300 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Solprate CR 300 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Solprate CR 300 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Solprate CR 300 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. - Liver : CAUTION - Solprate CR 300 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Solprate CR 300 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Solprate CR 300 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Faq for medicine:
Q. Can the use of Solprate CR 300 Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?::: Yes, Solprate CR 300 Tablet may make you feel drowsy or sleepy. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities. Inform your doctor if you experience such an episode while taking this medicine.| Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Solprate CR 300 Tablet?::: No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Solprate CR 300 Tablet. Drinking alcohol will increase the side effects caused by Solprate CR 300 Tablet.| Q. Can Solprate CR 300 Tablet be stopped when epilepsy symptoms are relieved?::: No, Solprate CR 300 Tablet should be continued as advised by the doctor. Stopping Solprate CR 300 Tablet suddenly may cause the symptoms to reappear that too with increased frequency. If any problems are experienced due to Solprate CR 300 Tablet, consult the doctor for re-evaluation.| Q. Will a higher than the recommended dose of Solprate CR 300 Tablet be more effective?::: No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended doses do not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.| Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Solprate CR 300 Tablet?::: Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Description:
Solprate CR 300 Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat epilepsy, a neurological disorder in which there are recurrent episodes of seizures or fits. It controls the abnormal activity of the brain, relaxes the nerves and hence, prevents seizures or fits. Solprate CR 300 Tablet should be taken with food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. This may increase gradually until your condition is stable. This medicine may take several weeks to work but it is important to take it regularly to get the benefit. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel fine unless your doctor advises you to. You may have more seizures, or your bipolar disorder may get worse. The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, swelling of gums, headache, sleepiness, tremor, hair loss and liver injury. Most side effects wear off, but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, meningitis or depression or suicidal thoughts. Also let your doctor know about all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine, including contraceptive pills. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, Solprate CR 300 Tablet can be taken if it is clearly needed but the dose may be adjusted. You should avoid driving or riding a bicycle if this medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy. You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine. You should avoid alcohol while taking Solprate CR 300 Tablet, as it may worsen certain side effects. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
Expert advice:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Solprate CR 300 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Medicine interaction:
Always consult a healthcare professional before using any medication. If you have specific questions about a particular medicine, please consult a pharmacist or a doctor for personalized advice
Liver Interaction:
CAUTION
KIDNEY INTERACTION:
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
IF MISS:
If you miss a dose of Solprate CR 300 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
SAFETY ADVICE:
- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Solprate CR 300 Tablet. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Solprate CR 300 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Solprate CR 300 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Solprate CR 300 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Solprate CR 300 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Solprate CR 300 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. - Liver : CAUTION - Solprate CR 300 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Solprate CR 300 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Solprate CR 300 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
FACT BOX:
Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::NEURO CNS
Q & A:
Q. Can the use of Solprate CR 300 Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?::: Yes, Solprate CR 300 Tablet may make you feel drowsy or sleepy. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities. Inform your doctor if you experience such an episode while taking this medicine.| Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Solprate CR 300 Tablet?::: No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Solprate CR 300 Tablet. Drinking alcohol will increase the side effects caused by Solprate CR 300 Tablet.| Q. Can Solprate CR 300 Tablet be stopped when epilepsy symptoms are relieved?::: No, Solprate CR 300 Tablet should be continued as advised by the doctor. Stopping Solprate CR 300 Tablet suddenly may cause the symptoms to reappear that too with increased frequency. If any problems are experienced due to Solprate CR 300 Tablet, consult the doctor for re-evaluation.| Q. Will a higher than the recommended dose of Solprate CR 300 Tablet be more effective?::: No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended doses do not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.| Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Solprate CR 300 Tablet?::: Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
MANUFACTURER ADDRESS:
Solvate Laboratories Pvt.Ltd., C-57, IIIrd Floor, Vikas Marg, Preet Vihar, Delhi-110092