Phenytal 30mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

• Seizure disorders
• Prevention and control of seizures following trauma, and neurosurgery

• If you have known phenytoin or phenobarbital hypersensitivity or known allergies to any components in this medication.
• If you have a history of suicidal thoughts and behaviour.
• If you have liver or kidney dysfunction.
• If you have respiratory insufficiency.
• If you have congenital blood dyscrasias known as porphyrias.
• If you have rare disorders of galactose metabolism, like galactose intolerance, total lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption.

• Skin rashes
• Peripheral neuropathy – presents as weakness, numbness and pain of hands and feet
• Abnormal eye movements (nystagmus)
• Sedation, drowsiness
• Nausea, vomiting
• Constipation
• Liver damage
• Swelling of gums
• Low blood pressure

Other General Warnings

• You are on any other medications.
• You are taking Phenytal during the evaluation of other conditions.
• You have any suicidal ideation, worsening of mood, or seizures.

• Phenytal should be taken as prescribed by your doctor.
• It’s recommended to take Phenytal medication on a regular schedule, i.e., at the same time every day.
• Swallow this medication as a whole. Don’t crush, chew or break this tablet.
• It’s recommended to finish the full course of this medication as prescribed by your treating doctor.
• Abrupt stoppage of Phenytal can cause seizures and withdrawal side effects. Consult your doctor before stopping this medication.
• This medication has habit-forming tendencies; hence it is recommended to follow the directions of your treating physician precisely and have a regular follow-up.

Overdose

Missed a Dose

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Interactions with other medicines

• Phenytoin and Phenobarbital are both known inducers of certain liver enzymes and can accelerate the metabolism of several medicines, resulting in decreased efficacy.
• Phenobarbital decreases the efficacy of Oral Contraceptive Pills, and alternate contraceptive measures should be used.
• The concomitant use of this medication with opioids (like morphine, tramadol etc.) is contraindicated, as it may cause respiratory depression, coma and death.
• It should also not be used with other CNS depressants like alcohol can also cause similar effects and present life-threatening adverse effects.
• Inform your doctor regarding your current medicines at the time of prescription of Phenytal.

Interactions with food items

• Phenytal does not have any known interaction with food items.