Product introduction
Encorate Injection contains sodium valproate in injectable form. It is used to control seizures in patients who are temporarily unable to take tablets or syrup. It is given by a healthcare professional.
Storage: Store below 30°C.
Uses of Encorate Injection
- Epilepsy and seizures when oral medicines cannot be taken.
Benefits of Encorate Injection
It provides seizure control when the oral route is not possible, helping maintain treatment without a gap. This protects against breakthrough seizures.
Side effects of Encorate Injection
Most side effects do not require medical attention and go away as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if they persist.
- Headache.
- Weakness.
- Nausea.
- Vomiting.
- Dizziness.
- Diarrhoea.
- Abdominal pain.
- Sleepiness.
- Tremors.
- Low platelet count.
- Hair loss.
How to use Encorate Injection
This injection is administered by a doctor or nurse, usually as a slow intravenous dose. The dose and duration are set by your doctor. It should not be self-administered.
How Encorate Injection works
Sodium valproate reduces abnormal, excessive firing of nerve cells in the brain. This calms the electrical activity behind seizures.
Substitutes for Encorate Injection
No other medicine with the same composition is listed in our catalogue yet. Message us on WhatsApp and our pharmacist will help you find a suitable alternative.
Safety advice
Avoid alcohol with this injection.
It is highly unsafe in pregnancy and can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss.
Use with caution while breastfeeding; your doctor may advise holding breastfeeding during treatment.
It is not known whether this injection affects driving. Ask your doctor.
Use with caution in kidney disease; dose adjustment may be needed.
Use with caution in liver disease; dose adjustment may be needed.
Quick tips
- It must be given only by a trained healthcare professional.
- Tell the doctor about all other medicines you take.
- Report unusual bruising, bleeding or persistent vomiting.
- Do not stop antiepileptic treatment on your own.
- Women who may become pregnant should discuss risks with their doctor.
Fact box
| Chemical class | Methyl-branched fatty acids |
|---|---|
| Habit forming | No |
| Therapeutic class | NEURO CNS |
| Action class | Sodium Channel Modulators - Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) |
Frequently asked questions
When is Encorate Injection used?
It is used for epilepsy when the patient cannot take oral medicine for a period.
Can I inject it at home?
No. It should be given by a trained healthcare professional.
How much sodium valproate is in each ml?
Each ml contains 100mg, so a 5 ml vial holds 500mg.
Is it safe during pregnancy?
No. It can seriously harm the unborn baby, so your doctor must be informed of any pregnancy.