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Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet is used in treating Parkinson's disease. It helps control movement and provides greater relief from the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It may cause common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, light-headedness, lowered blood pressure, confusion, and dyskinesia (uncontrolled/involuntary muscle movement). Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

CARBIDOPA-25MG+ENTACAPONE-200MG+LEVODOPA-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet

Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet is a combination prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, particularly when standard treatments begin to lose their effectiveness between doses. It helps manage movement difficulties by restoring chemical balance in the brain. This oral tablet is designed to provide more consistent relief from tremors, stiffness, and slow movement.

To get the best results, you must take Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet consistently at the precise times prescribed by your doctor. You can take Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet with or without food, but it is best to avoid eating high-protein meals right before or after your dose, as protein can interfere with how the medicine is absorbed. Combining this treatment with regular physical therapy and a balanced diet can help improve your daily mobility and overall physical function.

While taking Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet, some people may experience mild side effects like nausea, dizziness, or a harmless change in urine color. However, you should contact your doctor immediately if you develop more serious issues, such as involuntary muscle movements, severe watery diarrhea, or unusual changes in your mental state, including hallucinations.

Before starting Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet, tell your doctor if you have a history of liver damage, kidney disease, heart problems, or depression. Do not take this if you are currently taking non-selective monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, or if you have narrow-angle glaucoma.

This medication can interact with other substances. For example, taking iron supplements at the same time can reduce how much medicine your body absorbs, while alcohol can increase your risk of severe dizziness. If you are pregnant, planning to breastfeed, or are an older adult, consult your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks and benefits before starting treatment.

Uses of Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet

Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. The detailed use of Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet is as follows:

  • Parkinson’s Disease: Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, specifically helping to manage the 'wearing-off' periods when previous doses of other medications begin to lose their effect before the next dose is due.

Key Benefits

Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet helps improve movement and reduce the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, allowing for better control of daily activities. By supporting more consistent symptom management throughout the day, it helps maintain mobility, independence, and overall quality of life. Benefits may include:

  • Helps improve movement, coordination, and physical function.
  • Reduces stiffness, slowness of movement, and muscle rigidity.
  • Helps decrease off periods when Parkinson's symptoms may temporarily worsen.
  • Supports smoother performance of daily activities such as walking, eating, and writing.
  • Promotes greater independence and confidence in everyday life.
  • Provides more consistent symptom control throughout the day.

Directions for Use

  • Take Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet with or without food, or as advised by a doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

How Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet Works

Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet contains Carbidopa, Levodopa, and Entacapone. • Carbidopa: It helps Levodopa reach the brain more effectively by preventing it from breaking down too early in the body. It also helps reduce side effects such as nausea and vomiting. • Levodopa: It is converted into dopamine in the brain, helping improve control of body movements. This helps reduce symptoms of Parkinson's disease such as stiffness, slowness, and difficulty moving. • Entacapone: It helps Levodopa stay active in the body for a longer time, allowing its effects to last longer and helping provide more consistent control of Parkinson's symptoms.
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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, or difficulty in concentrating.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet is a pregnancy Category C medicine. It is unknown whether Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet will affect pregnant women or the fetus. Hence, the intake of Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, as it may harm the baby.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet is excreted in human milk, but the effect of Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet on an infant is unknown. So, Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet is given to a breastfeeding mother only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Unsafe

Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and make you fall asleep suddenly. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy after taking Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet.

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Liver

Caution

Take Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet with caution if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet with caution if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children, as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

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Heart

Caution

Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet should be taken with extreme caution in patients with heart disease. Please consult your physician.

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Geriatrics

Safe if prescribed

Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet can be given in elderly patients if prescribed by the doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet

In case of an accidental overdose, seek immediate medical attention or call emergency services right away.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Manage protein timing: Avoid eating high-protein meals (such as meat, eggs, or cheese) at the same time you take your medication, as protein can block the medicine from being absorbed properly.
  • Stay well hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help manage dry mouth and prevent constipation, which are common issues.
  • Move slowly when standing: To prevent dizziness or fainting from a sudden drop in blood pressure, take your time when moving from a sitting or lying position to standing.
  • Keep a symptom diary: Write down the times you take your medicine and when your symptoms return or worsen. Sharing this with your doctor helps them fine-tune your treatment plan.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet to start to work: Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet ideally shows its action within 1 to 2 hours after administration.

The time for which the effects of Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet last: The effect of Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet lasts for 3 to 6 hours.

What if you forget to take Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not stop treatment abruptly: Never stop taking Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet suddenly, as this may cause a serious reaction with symptoms such as high fever, severe muscle stiffness, confusion, and changes in consciousness.
  • Use caution during activities requiring alertness: Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or sudden episodes of sleep. Avoid driving, operating machinery, or performing hazardous tasks until you know how the medicine affects you.
  • Separate iron supplements from your dose: Do not take iron supplements or multivitamins containing iron at the same time as Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet. Leave a gap of at least 2 hours, as iron can reduce the absorption and effectiveness of the treatment.
  • Monitor your blood pressure regularly: Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet may cause a drop in blood pressure when standing up. Check your blood pressure as advised by your doctor and rise slowly from sitting or lying positions to help prevent dizziness or fainting.

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Drug-Drug Interactions

  • Iron supplements: Can bind to the medicine in your digestive tract and significantly lower its absorption.
  • Certain antidepressants (MAO inhibitors): Combining these can lead to dangerously high blood pressure.
  • Blood pressure medications: May increase the risk of dizziness or fainting when standing up due to low blood pressure.

Drug-Food Interactions

  • High-protein foods: Can compete with the absorption of the active ingredients in your gut, reducing the effectiveness of your dose.

Drug-Disease Interactions

  • Narrow-angle glaucoma: May increase pressure inside the eye, making this condition worse.
  • Liver damage: Reduced liver function can cause the medicine to build up in your body, increasing the risk of side effects.
  • Psychiatric disorders: May worsen symptoms of psychosis, confusion, or severe depression.

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FAQs

Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and helps relieve symptoms, including tremors, spasms, muscle stiffness and poor muscle control.
Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet works by maintaining the levels of dopamine in the brain. Thereby, it helps reduce symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as tremors and stiffness.
Take Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet at the same time every day, as this will help you remember to take the medicine.
In some cases, prolonged intake of Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet may lead to autoimmune haemolytic anaemia (red blood cells in the blood are destroyed earlier than normal). Levodopa in Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet can cause the immune system to mistake your own red blood cells for foreign substances. The body responds by making antibodies to attack the body's own red blood cells. The antibodies attach to red blood cells and cause them to break down too early. So, your doctor might recommend regular blood tests while using Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet.
You are recommended to avoid taking protein-rich food (such as chicken, beef, pork, eggs, meats, fish, dairy products, seeds, and nuts), iron supplements, or multivitamin tablets while taking Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet as it may delay and reduce the absorption of levodopa. Thus, it reduces the effectiveness of Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor and do as advised for the best results.
Yes, orthostatic hypotension could be a side-effect of Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet. Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden lowering of blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking; instead, lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better. People taking Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet are advised to regularly monitor their blood pressure levels to avoid unpleasant events.
Consult your doctor before taking Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet if you have glaucoma. Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet is contraindicated in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma. Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet may cause blindness on long-term use in the case of patients with narrow-angle glaucoma.
Hallucination is a medical condition in which a person may feel, hear, or believe things that are not true, see things that are not there, or feel unusually suspicious or confused. Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet may cause hallucinations in some cases if taken for a prolonged time. So, if you experience hallucinations while taking Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet, please talk to your doctor immediately.
It is advised not to stop taking Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet without consulting your doctor, as it may lead to a severe condition called withdrawal-emergent hyperpyrexia with symptoms such as confusion, fever, muscle stiffness, changes in heartbeat, and breathing. Therefore, take Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any of these symptoms while taking Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet, please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.
Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor. Stay away from protein meals as it can delay the action of Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet.
Yes, Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet can turn the colour of your urine, sweat and saliva dark (brown, red, or black). Although it not harmful, it can sometimes stain your bedding and clothes.
No, you should swallow the tablet whole. Crushing, chewing, or splitting the tablet can ruin its special design and alter how the medicine is absorbed. If you struggle to swallow tablets, talk to your doctor.
Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet can cause sudden sleepiness or even cause you to fall asleep without warning. Avoid driving or operating machinery if this happens, and talk to your doctor right away.
If your multivitamin contains iron, it can prevent your body from absorbing Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet. You should separate your multivitamin and your dose of Elcepan 100mg/25mg/200mg Tablet by at least 2 hours. Talk to your pharmacist for guidance.

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