Oxotin 300mg Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Emocare |
Active Ingredient | Phenytoin (300mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Hydantoin Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
Action Class | Sodium channel modulators (AED) |
User Rating | 4.3 |
User Reviews | 471 |
FAQ
Oxotin 300mg Tablet Reviews
Oxotin 300mg 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.
Before 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, Oxotin 300mg 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.
How Oxotin 300mg Tablet Works
How to Use Oxotin 300mg Tablet
Benefits of Oxotin 300mg Tablet
- In Treatment and prevention of Epilepsy/Seizures: Oxotin 300mg is an anticonvulsant (or anti-epileptic) medicine that works by decreasing the nerve impulses which cause the seizures. By controlling the frequency of seizures, it will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence. It helps reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety.This medicine is not associated with any physical or psychological dependence (addiction) but it should not be stopped suddenly. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.
Uses of Oxotin 300mg Tablet
- Treatment and prevention of Epilepsy/Seizures
Oxotin 300mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.
- Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:Practice yoga every day.Get enough sleep at nighttime.Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/laptop.Take your medication on time.
- It may increase blood sugar levels. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines to treat diabetes.
- Practice yoga every day.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
- Take your medication on time.
- Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/laptop.
- Get enough sleep at nighttime.
- It may cause swollen gum (gum hypertrophy), hence take care of oral or dental hygiene.
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