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Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER is a product of Zydus Cadila

Composition: Phenytoin (100mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER

Description:

Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER is a prescription medicine used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures). It controls seizures by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. This may increase gradually until your condition is stable. This medicine may take several weeks to work but it is important to take it regularly to get the benefit. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel fine, unless your doctor advises you to. You may have more seizures, or your bipolar disorder may get worse.

The most common side effects of this medicine include skin involuntary eye movement, lack of coordination, slurred speech, mental confusion, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and rash. Most side effects wear off, but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects.

Earlier taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, meningitis or depression or suicidal thoughts. Also let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine, including contraceptive pills. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER can be taken if it is clearly needed but the dose may be adjusted. You should avoid driving or riding a bicycle if this medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy. You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

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. Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Epsolin

  • Slurred speech
  • Confusion
  • Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
  • Coordination disorder
  • Sleepiness

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

For how long does Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER stay in your system?

On an average, Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER 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.

What happens if I stop taking Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER?

Suddenly stopping Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER 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.

What are the symptoms that occur if I take more than the recommended dose of Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER? Can I die from Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER overdose?

Overdose of Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER 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. Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER overdose can cause very low blood pressure and respiratory problems. As a result of this, the patient can even die.

Who should avoid taking Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER?

You should not take Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER if you have liver disease, especially if you have a history of developing a liver problem due to Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER. Also, patients taking Delavirdine (a medicine used in the treatment of HIV infection) should not take Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER. Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER 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 Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER.

Can I take Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER with ibuprofen?

Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER 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.

What are the effects of Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER on children?

The most common side effects related to Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER in children are jerky movements of the eyes (nystagmus) and overgrowth of the gums. In some children, Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER 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.

Does Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER cause weight gain?

Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER has not been reported to cause weight gain. However, weight loss can occur with longer term use of a higher dose of Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER.

Does Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER make you sleepy?

Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER can make you feel sleepy (sedation, somnolence, and drowsiness). Please consult your doctor if you feel very sleepy after taking Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER, especially during the first few weeks of treatment or following a dose increase. Communicate 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.

Does Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER affect birth control?

Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER does affect birth control. Epsolin 100mg Tablet ER 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.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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