Epilan Tablet
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Product introduction
Epilan Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment and prevention of epilepsy (seizures). It controls seizures by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Epilan Tablet is taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as its long-term use may be habit-forming. Do not skip any doses, but if you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medication without talking to the doctor may cause rebound seizures.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, vertigo, and double vision. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Let your doctor know if you experience severe skin rashes, especially accompanied by fever after taking this medicine. You may be asked for a regular blood tests to check the level of drug in the blood.
Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Be careful if you are using birth control pills as this medicine may interfere with the working of contraceptives. Let your doctor know if you are taking medicine for diabetes, as it can raise the blood sugar level.
Epilan Tablet is taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as its long-term use may be habit-forming. Do not skip any doses, but if you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medication without talking to the doctor may cause rebound seizures.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, vertigo, and double vision. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Let your doctor know if you experience severe skin rashes, especially accompanied by fever after taking this medicine. You may be asked for a regular blood tests to check the level of drug in the blood.
Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Be careful if you are using birth control pills as this medicine may interfere with the working of contraceptives. Let your doctor know if you are taking medicine for diabetes, as it can raise the blood sugar level.
Uses of Epilan Tablet
Benefits of Epilan Tablet
In Epilepsy
Epilan Tablet slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. The medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures. Do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well, until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.
Side effects of Epilan 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 Epilan
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Vertigo
- Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
- Double vision
- Sleepiness
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
- Gingival hypertrophy (gum enlargement)
- Softening of bones
- Abnormal hair growth
How to use Epilan 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. Epilan Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Epilan Tablet works
Epilan Tablet is a combination of two antiepileptic medicines: Phenobarbitone and Phenytoin. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Epilan Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Epilan Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Epilan Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Baby should be monitored for excessive sleepiness and weight gain.
Baby should be monitored for excessive sleepiness and weight gain.
Driving
UNSAFE
Epilan Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Epilan Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Epilan Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Epilan Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Epilan Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Epilan Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Epilan 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.
Epilan Tablet
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Epilan Tablet to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures).
- Always make sure that that you have a sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
- It may increase blood sugar levels. Monitor your sugar level regularly and inform your doctor if you see a spike in your levels.
- Epilan Tablet may cause swollen gum (gum hypertrophy), hence take care of oral or dental hygiene.
- Lifestyle changes like regular light exercise and a stress free life along with a healthy diet can help the medicine work better.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Epilan Tablet
Twice A Day
60%
Once A Day
40%
What are you using Epilan Tablet for?
Epilepsy
91%
Others
9%
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
39%
Poor
33%
Average
28%
What were the side-effects while using Epilan Tablet?
No Side Effec*
53%
Vertigo
13%
Weight gain
7%
Vomiting
7%
Nystagmus (in*
7%
*No Side Effect, Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
How do you take Epilan Tablet?
With food
67%
With or witho*
33%
*With or without food
Please rate Epilan Tablet on price
Expensive
58%
Average
42%
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