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Verified Ingredients and Effects
Composition:
PHENYTOIN-300MG
Uses:
<p>Epileptin ER 300 Tablet is used in the treatment of epilepsy/seizures and trigeminal neuralgia. The detailed uses of Epileptin ER 300 Tablet are as follows:&lt;br/&gt; • Management of Epilepsy/Seizures: Epileptin ER 300 Tablet is primarily used to control various types of seizures in patients with epilepsy, such as complex partial (psychomotor) seizures and tonic-clonic seizures. It helps to reduce the frequency of these seizures.&lt;br/&gt; • Long-term Seizure Management: Epileptin ER 300 Tablet is often used as part of a long-term strategy for managing epilepsy, allowing individuals to maintain better seizure control over time and improve their quality of life.&lt;br/&gt; • Short-term Prevention of Seizures: Epileptin ER 300 Tablet is also used to prevent seizures before/during/after brain surgery, as well as following a traumatic brain injury (head injury).&lt;br/&gt; • Managing Trigeminal Neuralgia: Epileptin ER 300 Tablet may be used to reduce pain episodes in patients with trigeminal neuralgia by stabilizing nerve impulses.&lt;br/&gt;</p>
Medicinal Benefits:
Epileptin ER 300 Tablet belongs to the group of anticonvulsant medicines called 'hydantoins' used to treat epilepsy/seizures. Epileptin ER 300 Tablet is also used to control and prevent fits during or after a severe head injury or brain surgery. Epileptin ER 300 Tablet works by controlling the overactivity of the brain cells that cause seizures (fits). Thereby, Epileptin ER 300 Tablet helps in controlling epileptic fits involving spasms of the muscles and jerking. Epileptin ER 300 Tablet may also be used to treat trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve pain). Epileptin ER 300 Tablet slows down the electrical impulses in the nerves and reduces their ability to transmit pain. Thereby treating trigeminal neuralgia.
FAQs
Epileptin ER 300 Tablet is used to treat epilepsy/seizures and prevent seizures during/after brain surgery or after traumatic brain injury. Besides this, Epileptin ER 300 Tablet may also be used to treat trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve pain).
Epileptin ER 300 Tablet contains Phenytoin (an anticonvulsant), which helps prevent neurons from working at a very fast speed, thereby preventing the brain cells from firing together rapidly in an uncontrolled way. As a result, Epileptin ER 300 Tablet controls the overactivity of the brain cells that cause seizures. Epileptin ER 300 Tablet slows down the electrical impulses in the nerves and reduces their ability to transmit pain, thereby treating trigeminal neuralgia.
Epileptin ER 300 Tablet can make birth control pills less effective. Talk to your doctor about using non-hormonal contraceptives like condoms and a diaphragm with spermicide to prevent pregnancy.
Please do not stop taking Epileptin ER 300 Tablet without consulting your doctor, as it may cause increased seizures. Continue taking Epileptin ER 300 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not hesitate to consult your doctor if you experience any difficulties while taking Epileptin ER 300 Tablet .
Yes, Epileptin ER 300 Tablet may cause swelling in the gums. Brush and floss your teeth daily; visit your dentist if you experience this problem regularly.
Epileptin ER 300 Tablet may affect the breakdown of the blood sugar/glucose and may prevent the release of insulin, thereby leading to high blood sugar. So, contact a doctor before using Epileptin ER 300 Tablet if you have diabetes.
A seizure generally lasts from a few seconds to a few minutes, depending on the type of seizure.
Take Epileptin ER 300 Tablet with or without food, as advised by your doctor.
You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Epileptin ER 300 Tablet as it may cause increased side effects.
Epileptin ER 300 Tablet may stay in our system (body) for 5 to 6 days on average. This duration is different for each person. In some cases, it may remain for about 9 to 10 days.
Epileptin ER 300 Tablet overdose can be fatal and may cause symptoms such as slurred speech, twitching eye movements, muscle stiffness or weakness, tremors, loss of balance, lightheadedness, fainting, vomiting, nausea, and slow or shallow breathing. Also, it may cause very low blood pressure and even coma. Therefore, do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Patients with liver disease, particularly if they have a history of developing a liver problem due to Epileptin ER 300 Tablet should avoid taking Epileptin ER 300 Tablet . Additionally, anyone taking Delavirdine (a medicine used in the treatment of HIV infection) should not take Epileptin ER 300 Tablet as it may reduce the effectiveness of Delavirdine against HIV and the virus may also develop resistance to Delavirdine. It is advised to inform your doctor before taking Epileptin ER 300 Tablet if you have any existing heart problem.
You are recommended to consult your doctor before taking Epileptin ER 300 Tablet with ibuprofen or other medicines to avoid drug interactions.
The most common side effects of Epileptin ER 300 Tablet in children are overgrowth of the gums and jerky movements of the eyes (nystagmus). In some children, it causes problems with behaviour or thinking, mood change, loss of energy and slow or clumsy movements. High doses may cause side effects such as vomiting, sleepiness and unsteadiness in the feet and hands. To avoid these, the dose is increased gradually. As soon as the dose is reduced, these side effects disappear.
Epileptin ER 300 Tablet does not cause weight gain. However, on longer term use of a higher dose of Epileptin ER 300 Tablet , weight loss can occur. If you experience weight gain after taking Epileptin ER 300 Tablet , please consult your doctor.
Epileptin ER 300 Tablet can make you feel sleepy as a side effect. However, if you feel extremely sleepy after taking Epileptin ER 300 Tablet , especially in the first few weeks of treatment or after a dose increase, please consult your doctor.
The common side effects of Epileptin ER 300 Tablet include weakness, drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, restlessness, slurred speech, constipation, loss of coordination, and abnormal eye movement. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
