EPILAN TAB 1X150

SALT COMPOSITIONPHENOBARBITAL-30MG + PHENYTOIN-100MG

INTRODUCTIONEpilan Tablet 1's belongs to the group of neurological medication called 'anticonvulsants or antiepileptic drugs', primarily used to control seizures (fits) in epilepsy. Epilan Tablet 1's is also used to control or prevent seizures during/after brain surgery and also treats trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve pain). Epilepsy is the central nervous system's disorder characterized by a sudden rush of electrical activity in the brain leading to seizures or fits, unusual behaviour and loss of awareness.

USES OF TABLETEpilepsy (fits)

BENIFIT OF TABLETEpilan Tablet 1's contains two antiepileptic/anticonvulsant medicines, namely: 'Phenobarbital' and 'Phenytoin.' It is used to control seizures (fits) in epilepsy. Epilan Tablet 1's also controls or prevents seizures during/after brain surgery and treats trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve pain). Phenobarbital (also known as phenobarbitone or phenobarb) is a barbiturate anticonvulsant/hypnotic. It increases GABA activity (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a chemical messenger in the central nervous system. This GABA reduces the abnormal brain activity that occurs during a seizure episode. Phenobarbital does not work for absence seizures. Phenytoin is a hydantoin anticonvulsant medication. It helps prevent the brain cells from rapid uncontrolled working, thus preventing the brain's abnormal electrical activity during seizures. Phenytoin effectively controls jerking movements and muscle spasms during seizure episodes known as grand mal fits. However, Phenytoin does not work for absence (petit mal) seizures.

SIDE EFFECTS OF TABLETCommon 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 TABLETTake 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 TO TABLET WORKEpilan 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.