Eptoin 50mg Bottle Of 150 Tablets
Description
Eptoin Tablet is an anti-epileptic medicine. It is used for the treatment and prevention of seizures in an emergency condition where the episode of seizures lasts for a longer duration and does not s
top. Eptoin Tablet is also used for the prevention of seizures (fits) during brain-related surgery. It contains phenytoin as its active ingredient. Eptoin Tablet works by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Inform the doctor about all the medicines you are taking and also if you have any heart-related disorders or blockage in the heart, etc. Follow up with your doctor is necessary once you complete your course. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled, before starting Eptoin Tablet.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹114.31 |
You Save | ₹26.81 (19% on MRP) |
Contains | Phenytoin(50.0 Mg) |
Uses | Epilepsy/Seizures |
Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, vertigo, dizziness |
Therapy | ANTI-EPILEPTIC |
Uses
- For the treatment of epilepsy (abnormal brain activity causing seizures).
- To control and prevent seizures during and after brain surgery.
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to phenytoin or any of the other ingredients of Eptoin Tablet.
- If you are allergic to medicines similar to phenytoin (e.g. hydantoins), if you are not sure which are these medicines ask your doctor.
Side effects
- Allergy
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Vertigo
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Skin rashes
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have liver, kidney or blood-related disorders.
- You develop reddish target-like spots or circular patches after taking this medicine.
- You develop ulcers in the mouth, throat, nose, genitals and conjunctivitis (red and swollen eyes).
- You are getting suicidal thoughts of harming or killing yourself.
- You are diabetic or have any heart-related conditions.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use
- Take Eptoin Tablet as prescribed by your doctor.
- It is best to take Eptoin Tablet at the same time every day.
- Swallow this Tablet as a whole with plenty of water.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take.
- Some medicines can affect the way Eptoin Tablet works or Eptoin Tablet itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Especially, if you are taking medicines to treat blood pressure, heart failure, high cholesterol, blood-thinners, anti-infectives, anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, pain killers, immunomodulatory medicines, contraceptives or medicines for brain-related disorders....
Storage and disposal
- Keep Eptoin Tablet out of the sight and reach of children and pets.
- Store in the original packaging in order to protect it from moisture and light.
Dosage
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details

Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD, CCEBDM Diabetology

Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Eptoin Tablet used for?
Q: How long does a seizure usually last?
Q: Is Eptoin Tablet a sleeping pill?
Q: How to stop taking Eptoin Tablet?
Q: Can Eptoin Tablet be taken on an empty stomach?
References
- Phenytoin 100mg film-coated Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2025 [cited 29 Jul 2025]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2025 [cited 29 Jul 2025]
- Frequently Asked Questions About Epilepsy | CDC [Internet]. Cdc.gov. 2025 [cited 29 Jul 2025]
- Phenytoin [Internet]. 2025 [cited 29 Jul 2025]
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