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This medicine contains phenytoin, which is one of a group of medicines called anti-epileptic drugs; these medicines are used to treat epilepsy. Epanutin can be used to control a variety of epileptic conditions, to control or prevent seizures during or after brain surgery or severe head injury. Epanutin can also be used to treat trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve pain).
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. It is best to take Epanutin at the same time each day. Swallow the capsules whole, with plenty of water.Adults: The amount of Epanutin needed varies from one person to another. Most adults need between 200 mg and 500 mg a day either as a single or divided dose. Occasionally higher doses are needed. Children and adolescents: Infants and children usually start on a dose that depends on their weight (5 mg per day for every kg they weigh) and is given as a divided dose, twice a day. The dose is then adjusted up to a maximum of 300 mg a day. Elderly: Due to decreased clearance of Epanutin, lower or less frequent dosing may be needed. The dose of Epanutin for elderly patients who may be taking other medicines may also need careful consideration and adjustment by their doctor.
Do not take Epanutin: -if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to phenytoin, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. -if you are allergic to other medicines for epilepsy. -if you are taking medicines for HIV infection, such as delavirdine. The following information is an educational aid only. It is not indicated as medical advice or treatment. Consult your Doctor on safety and effectiveness.
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