Product Description
Epanutin Capsules 100mg contains Phenytoin Sodium, an anticonvulsant medicine used to control and prevent seizures in patients with epilepsy. It is also used in certain cases to prevent seizures during or after brain surgery and to manage specific cardiac arrhythmias under medical supervision.
Product Overview
Product Name: Epanutin Capsules 100mg
Generic Name: Phenytoin Sodium
Strength: 100mg
Form: Capsules
Pack Size: As per manufacturer packaging
Used For: Treatment and prevention of epilepsy and seizure disorders
Prescription Required: Yes
Ingredients & How They Work
Each capsule contains Phenytoin Sodium 100mg, which works by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain, reducing abnormal nerve impulses that can trigger seizures.
Key Benefits
- Helps control and prevent epileptic seizures
- Reduces the frequency of seizure episodes
- Supports long-term epilepsy management
- May be used to prevent seizures after neurosurgery
- Convenient oral capsule formulation
How to Use
Take Epanutin Capsules 100mg exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Swallow the capsule whole with water, with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly without consulting your doctor.
Side Effects & Precautions
Possible Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
- Unsteady movements (ataxia)
- Gum overgrowth (gingival hyperplasia)
- Skin rash
Precautions
- Do not discontinue the medicine abruptly, as it may increase the risk of seizures.
- Regular blood tests may be required to monitor phenytoin levels.
- Maintain good oral hygiene to help reduce the risk of gum overgrowth.
- Avoid alcohol, as it may affect the medicine's effectiveness.
- Inform your healthcare provider about all medicines you are taking, as phenytoin has many potential drug interactions.
Storage Instructions
Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Keep out of the reach of children.
