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<p>PREGNANCY</p>

<p>CAUTION</p>

<p>Encorate 100 mg Injection 5 ml may cause serious congenital defects and decreased IQ. Therefore, Encorate 100 mg Injection 5 ml should be given to pregnant women with epilepsy only if other medicines have failed to control their symptoms or are unacceptable.</p>

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<p>BREAST FEEDING</p>
CAUTION

<p>Encorate 100 mg Injection 5 ml may pass into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking Encorate 100 mg Injection 5 ml if you are breastfeeding.</p>
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<p>DRIVING</p>
UNSAFE

<p>Encorate 100 mg Injection 5 ml causes dizziness, sleepiness and tiredness. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you experience these symptoms.</p>
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<p>LIVER</p>
UNSAFE

<p>Encorate 100 mg Injection 5 ml may cause hepatotoxicity (liver damage). Therefore it is not recommended in people with hepatic dysfunction. Please inform your doctor if you have a liver impairment or liver problem.</p>
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<p>KIDNEY</p>
CAUTION

<p>Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.</p>
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<p>CHILDREN</p>
CAUTION

<p>Encorate 100 mg Injection 5 ml can be given to children above 2 years if prescribed by the doctor. The dose will be adjusted by the doctor depending upon the child&#39;s body weight. Encorate 100 mg Injection 5 ml should be used with extreme caution in children below 2 years as it might cause hepatotoxicity (liver damage).</p>
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<h3>Habit Forming</h3>

<p>No</p>

<h3>Diet &amp; Lifestyle Advise</h3>

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<li>A ketogenic diet (low in carbohydrates and high in fats) is recommended for children with epilepsy. This diet helps in utilizing fat instead of glucose for the generation of energy.</li>
<li>Atkins diet (high fat&nbsp;and controlled carbohydrates) is recommended for adolescents and adults.</li>
<li>Exercising regularly helps in maintaining weight and improving overall health.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Rest well; get plenty of sleep.</li>
<li>Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.</li>
<li>Meditation and yoga can help lower stress, decrease pain sensitivity and improve&nbsp;coping skills.</li>
<li>Have a seizure response plan that helps those around you know what to do.</li>
<li>Prepare your living area; small changes may help in reducing the risk of physical injury during a seizure.</li>
<li>Understand what triggers seizures and try reducing or avoiding them.</li>
<li>Please pay attention to overall health as it can help in reducing seizure activity.</li>
<li>Install an alarm or emergency device to get assistance during a seizure attack.</li>
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<h3>Special Advise</h3>

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<li>Contact your doctor immediately if you develop suicidal thoughts such as harming or killing yourself.</li>
<li>Regular tests such as&nbsp;serum liver tests, platelet count, coagulation tests, and ammonia level tests are advised whilst on treatment with Encorate 100 mg Injection 5 ml.</li>
<li>If you are of childbearing age, use effective contraception&nbsp;during the entire treatment with Encorate 100 mg Injection 5 ml.</li>
<li>Consult your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while on treatment with Encorate 100 mg Injection 5 ml.</li>
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