Epidix
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About Epidix Products
Epidix Products side effects
Severe
Side Effects of Epidix are Dizziness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Vertigo, Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement), Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Skin rash, Softening of bones, Increased glucose level in blood, Megaloblastic anemia, Gingival hyperplasia, Excessive hair growth on face, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Abnormality of voluntary movements, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Encephalopathy, Psychosis, Hyperkinesia, Hypersensitivity, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Cardiovascular collapse, Liver failure, Blood circulation disorder, Lymphatic system abnormalities.
How Epidix Products work
Phenytoin is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Patient Concerns about Epidix Products
Frequently asked questions about Epidix Products
Frequently asked questions about Phenytoin
Q. For how long does Epidix SR 300 Tablet stay in your system?
On an average, Epidix SR 300 Tablet may stay in your system for 5-6 days. This duration varies from person to person. In some cases, it may stay for about 9-10 days.
Q. What happens if I stop taking Epidix SR 300 Tablet?
Suddenly stopping Epidix SR 300 Tablet may cause non-stop seizures (called status epilepticus), which can endanger life. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor. If required, your doctor will slowly reduce the dose before stopping it completely.
Q. What are the symptoms that occur if I take more than the recommended dose of Epidix SR 300 Tablet? Can I die from Epidix SR 300 Tablet overdose?
Overdose of Epidix SR 300 Tablet may cause jerky movements of the eyes (nystagmus), unclear speech, loss of balance, tremor, muscle stiffness or weakness, nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, fainting, blurred vision, slow and shallow breathing and even coma. Epidix SR 300 Tablet overdose can cause very low blood pressure and respiratory problems. As a result of this, the patient can even die.
Q. Who should avoid taking Epidix SR 300 Tablet?
You should not take Epidix SR 300 Tablet if you have liver disease, especially if you have a history of developing a liver problem due to Epidix SR 300 Tablet. Also, patients taking Delavirdine (a medicine used in the treatment of HIV infection) should not take Epidix SR 300 Tablet. Epidix SR 300 Tablet may reduce the effectiveness of Delavirdine on HIV and the virus may also become resistant to Delavirdine. It is advised that you inform your doctor if you have any existing heart disorder before you receive Epidix SR 300 Tablet.
Q. Can I take Epidix SR 300 Tablet with ibuprofen?
Epidix SR 300 Tablet can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. What are the effects of Epidix SR 300 Tablet on children?
The most common side effects related to Epidix SR 300 Tablet in children are jerky movements of the eyes (nystagmus) and overgrowth of the gums. In some children, Epidix SR 300 Tablet causes problems with thinking or behavior, mood change, slow or clumsy movements, or a loss of energy. Other side effects from high doses include unsteadiness in the feet and hands, sleepiness, and vomiting. These may be avoidable if the dose is increased slowly. These side effects quickly disappear when the dose is reduced.
Q. Does Epidix SR 300 Tablet cause weight gain?
Epidix SR 300 Tablet has not been reported to cause weight gain. However, weight loss can occur with longer term use of a higher dose of Epidix SR 300 Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Epidix SR 300 Tablet.
Q. Does Epidix SR 300 Tablet make you sleepy?
Epidix SR 300 Tablet can make you feel sleepy (sedation, somnolence, and drowsiness). Please consult your doctor if you feel very sleepy after taking Epidix SR 300 Tablet, especially during the first few weeks of treatment or following a dose increase. Talk to your doctor as you may be advised not to drive or use machines until it is established that your ability to perform such activities is not affected.
Q. Does Epidix SR 300 Tablet affect birth control?
Epidix SR 300 Tablet does affect birth control. Epidix SR 300 Tablet can decrease the effect of oral contraceptives (birth control pills) which can make the contraceptive (birth control) effect unreliable. Please talk to your doctor if you are asked to take the two medicines together as you may need to use extra protection for birth control.
Products for Epidix
Epidix SR 300 Tablet
strip of 10 tablet sr
MRP
₹60
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Epidix 100 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹15
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