Dicorate Er 250 Tablet 10

Dicorate ER 250 Tablet is used for the following:

• Prevention and control of seizures in epilepsy

• Stabilising mood and reducing manic episodes in bipolar disorder

• Prevention of migraine headaches

Here are the instructions to follow while taking Dicorate ER 250 Tablet:

1. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.

2. Avoid crushing, chewing, or breaking the tablet.

3. It's essential to take this medicine at the same time each day to maintain a consistent schedule.

4. Do not stop taking this medicine without first consulting your doctor.

Dicorate ER 250 Tablet is taken orally.

Dicorate ER 250 Tablet contains divalproex sodium (250 mg), which works on your body as follows:

• Modulates Sodium Channels: Divalproex acts by modulating sodium channels in your brain. Sodium channels play a crucial role in nerve cell activity. By interacting with these channels, divalproex can decrease abnormal and excessive nerve cell activity.

• Balances Neurotransmitters: This medication helps restore the balance of neurotransmitters in cases of bipolar disorder. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve cells in your brain. By rebalancing these chemicals, divalproex aids in stabilising mood.

• Alters Nerve Cell Activity: For preventing migraines, it's believed that divalproex alters nerve cell activity in certain regions of the brain associated with migraines. This change in activity may help reduce the chance of experiencing migraines.

1. Keep Dicorate ER 250 Tablet at room temperature, ideally below 30°C.

2. Protect it from light and moisture.

3. Store the medicine in its original packaging until it's time to take it.

4. Ensure Dicorate ER 250 Tablet is out of reach and sight of children.

5. Always check the expiry date before using the medicine.

• If you're managing epilepsy with Dicorate ER 250 Tablet, try to follow a regular sleep schedule. Consistent sleep patterns help regulate brain activity and can reduce seizure frequency.

• For those using this medicine for bipolar disorder, regular physical activity like walking or yoga can help manage mood swings. It's important that these exercises are performed under safe conditions to minimise injury risk in case of a sudden manic episode.