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Each
Tablet contains:
COMPOSITION :
Phenytoin Sodium
Tablets..................100mg
INDICATIONS
:
Grand mal and psychomotor epilepsy.
USES :
Soflatin is
used to prevent and control seizures
(also called an anticonvulsant or
antiepileptic drug). It works by
reducing the spread of seizure activity
in the brain
HOW TO USE:
Take this medication by mouth usually 2
or 3 times a day, or as directed by your
doctor. This product is not recommended
for use once a day. You may take it with
food if stomach upset occurs.
Take this medication with a full glass
(8 oz or 240 ml) of water unless your
doctor directs you otherwise. Do not lie
down for at least 30 minutes after
taking this drug. Swallow the tablet
whole. Do not use the tablet if
discolored. Use this medication
regularly in order to get the most
benefit from it. It is important to take
all doses on time to keep the amount of
medicine in your body at a constant
level. Remember to use it at the same
times each day.
Dosage is based on your medical
condition and response to therapy.
Antacids or nutritional tube-feeding (enteral)
products which contain calcium may
decrease the absorption of phenytoin. If
you are using any such products,
separate taking them from
Soflatin
by at least 2 hours. Do not stop taking
this medication without consulting your
doctor. Seizures may become worse when
the drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose
may need to be gradually decreased.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION :
50 -100 mg thrice daily increasing to
200 mg thrice daily according to the
patient's needs. To be taken with half a
glassful of water after meals.
PRECAUTIONS :
Before taking
Soflatin
, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you
are allergic to it; or to other
anti-seizure medications (e.g., ethotoin,
phenobarbital, ethosuximide,
trimethadione); or if you have any other
allergies. Before using this medication,
tell your doctor or pharmacist your
medical history, especially of: alcohol
use, certain blood conditions (porphyria),
diabetes, liver disease, lupus, folate
or vitamin B-12 deficiency (megaloblastic
anemia).
This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities
requiring alertness such as driving or
using machinery. Limit alcoholic
beverages because they may increase the
risk of side effects. Alcohol may also
affect your blood levels of this drug.
Tell your doctor you are using
Soflatin
prior to surgery or any procedure that
makes you unable to take it by mouth. If
you have diabetes, this drug may
increase your blood sugar levels. Check
your blood (or urine) glucose level
frequently, as directed by your doctor.
Promptly report any abnormal results as
directed. Your medicine, exercise plan,
or diet may need to be adjusted. Vitamin
D supplements may be necessary to
prevent weakening of the bones (osteomalacia).
Discuss this with your doctor.
This medication is not recommended for
use during pregnancy due to the possible
risk of birth defects and fetal harm.
Consult your doctor for more details.
Phenytoin passes into breast milk.
Therefore, breast-feeding while using
this medication is not recommended.
Consult your doctor before
breast-feeding.
PACKAGING
INFORMATION
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Soflatin
Tablets..................100mg
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