Product Description

🔹 Product Overview
Dicorate ER 500 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine containing divalproex sodium 500 mg. It belongs to the anticonvulsant/antiepileptic class of medicines and is formulated as an extended-release tablet for oral administration.
Divalproex sodium is used under medical supervision for conditions involving abnormal electrical activity in the brain and certain mood disorders. Depending on the clinical indication and local prescribing information, it may also be used for migraine prevention.

🔹 Key Uses
Treatment and control of certain seizure disorders and epilepsy
Management of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder
Prevention of migraine headaches in appropriate patients
May be prescribed alone or alongside other medicines depending on the patient's condition

🔹 Composition
Active ingredient: Divalproex sodium 500 mg
Dosage form: Extended-release tablet
Route of administration: Oral
Therapeutic class: Anticonvulsant / antiepileptic
Manufacturer/marketer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

🔹 How It Works
Dicorate ER 500 mg contains divalproex sodium, which helps regulate abnormal electrical activity in the brain. It increases the availability of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) and helps stabilize neuronal activity.
Through these effects, divalproex can help reduce abnormal brain activity associated with seizures and provide mood-stabilizing effects in bipolar disorder.
The extended-release formulation is designed to release the medicine gradually over time and should be taken exactly as prescribed.

🔹 Key Benefits
Helps control certain types of seizures
Provides mood-stabilizing effects when prescribed for bipolar disorder
May be used for prevention of migraine headaches in appropriate patients
Extended-release formulation may provide more consistent drug exposure when used as prescribed
Can be used as part of an individualized long-term treatment plan under medical supervision

🔹 Dosage and Administration
Take Dicorate ER 500 mg exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Swallow the extended-release tablet whole with water.
Do not crush, chew, or alter the tablet unless your healthcare professional specifically instructs you otherwise.
Take it at the same time each day when directed.
The appropriate dose varies according to the condition being treated, age, response to treatment, other medicines, and laboratory results.
Do not stop treatment suddenly without medical advice, particularly when it is being used to control seizures.
Important: 500 mg is the strength of the tablet, not necessarily the correct dose for every patient.

🔹 Possible Side Effects
Commonly reported side effects may include:
Nausea or vomiting
Abdominal discomfort
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Tremor
Increased appetite or weight gain
Diarrhea or constipation
Headache
Changes in hair or hair loss
Some adverse reactions can be serious. Divalproex products carry important warnings concerning liver toxicity, pancreatitis, low platelet counts, elevated ammonia levels, and suicidal thoughts or behavior.
Seek urgent medical attention for symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe weakness, confusion, jaundice, or other serious/unusual symptoms.

🔹 Precautions
Dicorate ER 500 mg should be used only under appropriate medical supervision.
Tell your doctor about existing liver disease, pancreatic disease, bleeding disorders, or metabolic disorders.
Liver function and other laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
Divalproex can cause serious liver injury, particularly during the early months of treatment.
It can cause pancreatitis, including potentially life-threatening pancreatitis.
It can reduce platelet counts and affect blood clotting in some patients.
It may cause hyperammonemia, which can lead to unexplained lethargy, vomiting, or changes in mental status.
Divalproex carries significant fetal risks during pregnancy, including neural tube defects and other adverse developmental outcomes. Women who are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or who could become pregnant should discuss treatment carefully with their healthcare professional.
Do not discontinue the medicine abruptly without consulting your doctor.