Elcepan 50mg/12.5mg/200mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. This medicine helps to reduce excessive shaking by slowing down the body movements. It works by increasing the amount of chemical messenger that is needed to control abnormal movements.

Elcepan 50mg/12.5mg/200mg Tablet is a combination of dopamine precursor, peripheral decarboxylase inhibitors, and COMT inhibitors.

Uses of Elcepan Tablet

Parkinson's disease

Benefits of Elcepan Tablet

In Parkinson's disease

Elcepan 50mg/12.5mg/200mg Tablet is a medicine that helps relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease such as tremors, muscle stiffness and difficulty moving. It increases the amount of a chemical called dopamine in the brain which helps in coordination of body movements. This medicine can therefore enhance the quality of life by improving the ability to carry out daily functions in a better manner.

Side effects of Elcepan Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Elcepan

Urine discoloration
Headache
Dryness in mouth
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Anxiety
Dizziness
Abnormal dreams
Involuntary muscle movement
Gastrointestinal disturbance

How to use Elcepan Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Elcepan 50mg/12.5mg/200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Elcepan 50mg/12.5mg/200mg Tablet with high protein meals such as cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, protein powder, eggs and milk.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Elcepan 50mg/12.5mg/200mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Elcepan 50mg/12.5mg/200mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Elcepan 50mg/12.5mg/200mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Elcepan 50mg/12.5mg/200mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Elcepan 50mg/12.5mg/200mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Elcepan 50mg/12.5mg/200mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Elcepan 50mg/12.5mg/200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Elcepan 50mg/12.5mg/200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Elcepan Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Elcepan 50mg/12.5mg/200mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Elcepan 50mg/12.5mg/200mg Tablet

₹5.3/Tablet

Syncapone 50 Tablet

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹8.74/tablet

65% costlier

Entacom Plus 50 Tablet

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹8.95/tablet

69% costlier

Elcapon 50 mg/12.5 mg/200 mg Tablet

Zydus Cadila

₹5.26/tablet

1% cheaper

Tidomet E 50mg/12.5mg/200mg Tablet

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹4.83/tablet

9% cheaper

Quick tips

Elcepan Tablet

You have been prescribed Elcepan 50mg/12.5mg/200mg Tablet to treat your symptoms of parkinson's disease.
Avoid a high-protein diet (eg.meat, poultry, and dairy products) while you are taking this medicine as that can reduce the amount of medication absorbed by your body.
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor. It may result in a serious syndrome that causes fever, stiff muscles, unusual body movements, sweating and confusion.
Talk to your doctor in case you develop hallucinations or notice other changes in your behavior.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Patient concerns

Parkinson's disease tremors ,Insomnia.

Dr. Ravi Shankar M.

Ayurveda

Use Dhanadanayanadi kashayam 15ml twice a day with 15 ml water before food and Zandopa 10 grams twice a day witk milk after food and Tab Dhanvantari Vati 1-0-1 after food for 2 months

Parkinson's disease for 25 yrs. Taking allopathy Suggestions needed

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

Kindly consult to any good Ayuvedic Panchkarma center. Panchkarma therapy will give you some result .

My father has parkinson's disease from last 12 year. In last 2012 he got severe pneumonia and has been admitted in AIIMS .He was treated with various antibiotics.he came out but got bed ridden after that.From last few year he just sit on his own. he is currently taking bexol 1mg three times, syndopa 125 plus 3 times, ropark XL 3 times.now from few year he got hallucination and cound not sleep in night and constantly talking in night(Some Nights not always).During his stay in AIIMS Dr. prescribed quetiapine 12.5 mg which he is not currently taking.please advice some medicien so that he atleast can sleep at night.

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

Start Oleanz 2.5 mg at nite

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