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Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER, Pack of 1 Tablet
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Composition :

VALPROIC ACID-500MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Welgenic Pharma

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

ANTICONVULSANT

Country of origin

India
Other Info - WE73185

Author Details

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Written By

Urvashi Bharti

MBBS

Sunny S

Reviewed By

Sunny S

MBBS

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:35 AM IST

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FAQs

Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. Thereby helping in controlling seizures.

Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER helps to treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder by increasing the amount of a chemical substance called GABA; this helps block nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect.

Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER limits the transmission of nerve pain, thereby preventing migraine headaches. Migraine is a neurological condition which is characterized by intense headaches.

Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Maintain a healthy weight by following a healthy diet and exercising regularly.

Use an effective method of contraception during the treatment with Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER. Avoid getting pregnant while taking Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER as it could lead to serious birth defects. Do not stop taking Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER and consult your doctor immediately if you become pregnant.

Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Maintain a healthy weight by following a healthy diet and exercising regularly.

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Alcohol

Caution

Do not consume alcohol while taking Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER as alcohol can worsen the side effects of the Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER, including sleepiness and dizziness.

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Pregnancy

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Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER is a Category D pregnancy drug. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause an increase in the risk of a cleft lip, which is a congenital disability in the unborn baby. If you are a female able to have a baby, you must use an effective method of birth control (contraception) without interruption during your entire treatment with Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER passes into breast milk and may harm your infant. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER. Breastfed infants are at risk for valproic acid-induced hepatotoxicity, so infants should be monitored for jaundice and other signs of liver damage during maternal therapy.

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Driving

Caution

Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER may cause dizziness, drowsiness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy, dizzy or tired after taking Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER.

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Liver

Caution

Inform your doctor before receiving the Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Extreme caution is recommended in patients with impaired liver function. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please inform your doctor if you have kidney impairment.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Use is not recommended for children less than ten years. Your doctor will decide the dose based on your child's condition if more than ten years.

Product Substitutes

Reference

  1. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/valproic-acid.html
  2. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.6102.pdf
  3. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/018081s065_018082s048lbl.pdf
  4. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/valproic-acid/

About Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER

Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER belongs to a group of anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. In addition, Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER also treats manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder. Besides this, it can also prevent migraine symptoms (like a headache). Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. In epilepsy, the brain's electrical rhythms become imbalanced, resulting in recurrent seizures, sometimes leading to an unconscious state.

Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER contains Valproic acid, which reduces the brain's excessive and aberrant nerve activity. As a result, it aids in the control of seizures. Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER raises the concentration of a chemical molecule known as GABA, which helps to stop nerve communication across the brain and has a calming effect. This contributes to the treatment of bipolar disorder. Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER limits the transmission of nerve pain, thereby preventing migraine headaches.

Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. You may sometimes experience nausea, upset stomach or stomach pain, tremors (shakes), sleepiness, headache, weight gain and thinning hair. Most of these side effects are temporary and will go away on their own. However, if you suffer these adverse effects on a regular basis, you should consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any components present in Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER. If you are pregnant, do not take Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER because it may cause serious congenital defects. Use effective contraception if you are of childbearing age while taking Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER. If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER. As Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER causes sleepiness and dizziness, do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid drinking alcohol with Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER as it may cause dizziness and tiredness. To rule out any negative effects, keep your doctor updated about your health condition and medications.

Uses of Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER

Epilepsy (fits), Bipolar disorder, Migraine

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

Medicinal Benefits

Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER contains Valproic acid, an anticonvulsant (or anti-epileptic) medicine that reduces the brain's excessive and aberrant nerve activity. As a result, it aids in the control of seizures. Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER raises the concentration of a chemical molecule known as GABA, which helps to stop nerve communication across the brain and has a calming effect. This contributes to the treatment of bipolar disorder. Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER limits the transmission of nerve pain, thereby preventing migraine headaches.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Oral Suspension/syrup: Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper.

Side Effects of Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER

  • Stomach pain
  • Feeling or being sick
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dry or sore mouth or swollen gums
  • Shakes (tremors) in a part of your body
  • Unusual eye movements
  • Feeling tired or sleepy
  • Headache
  • Weight gain
  • Thinning hair, or changes to the colour or texture of your hair
  • Irregular or delayed periods

Drug Warnings

Before taking the Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using. And also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, plan to have a baby, or are breastfeeding. You should not become pregnant while you are receiving Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER. Consult your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while receiving a Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER. Alcohol should be avoided during treatment with this medicine. You must not drive or operate machinery while receiving Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • WARFARIN
  • ASPIRIN
  • CIMETIDINE
  • RITONAVIR
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • VENLAFAXINE
  • QUETIAPINE
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • MEFLOQUINE
  • CHLOROQUINE

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Special Advise

  • Blood and urine tests may be affected by the Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER. Inform the person conducting the exams that you will be taking Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER.
  • If you are of childbearing age, utilise effective contraception continuously during your treatment with Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER.
  • Contact your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while taking Welcorate 500mg Tablet ER.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Adolescents and adults are advised to follow the Atkins diet (high fat, low carbohydrate).
  • Exercising on a regular basis aids with weight maintenance and general health.
  • Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.
  • Meditation and yoga can help reduce stress, reduce pain sensitivity, and increase coping abilities.
  • Have a seizure response plan in place, and make sure everyone around you knows what to do in the event of a seizure.
  • Prepare your living environment; simple changes may help reduce the risk of physical damage during a seizure.
  • Understand what causes seizures and try to reduce or avoid them.
  • Please keep your overall health in mind, as it can aid in the reduction of seizure activity.
  • Install an alarm or an emergency gadget to summon help during a seizure attack.

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