Empisolin 50mg Injection [Phenytoin (50mg/ml)]

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Empisolin 50mg Injection.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Empisolin 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Empisolin 50mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.Please consult your doctor.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Empisolin 50mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Empisolin 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Empisolin 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CAUTION

Empisolin 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Empisolin 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Empisolin 50mg Injection, consult your doctor.

ampoule of 2 ml Injection

Chemical Class :: Hydantoin Derivative
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS

Treatment and prevention of Epilepsy/Seizures

Store below 30?C

Q. For how long does Empisolin 50mg Injection stay in your system?::: On an average, Empisolin 50mg Injection may stay in your system for 5-6 days. This duration varies from person to person. In some cases, it may stay for about 9-10 days.| Q. Who should avoid taking Empisolin 50mg Injection?::: You should not take Empisolin 50mg Injection if you have liver disease, especially if you have a history of developing a liver problem due to Empisolin 50mg Injection. Also, patients taking Delavirdine (a medicine used in the treatment of HIV infection) should not take Empisolin 50mg Injection. Empisolin 50mg Injection may reduce the effectiveness of Delavirdine on HIV and the virus may also become resistant to Delavirdine. It is advised that you inform your doctor if you have any existing heart disorder before you receive Empisolin 50mg Injection.| Q. Can I take Empisolin 50mg Injection with ibuprofen?::: Empisolin 50mg Injection can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.| Q. What are the effects of Empisolin 50mg Injection on children?::: The most common side effects related to Empisolin 50mg Injection in children are jerky movements of the eyes (nystagmus) and overgrowth of the gums. In some children, Empisolin 50mg Injection causes problems with thinking or behavior, mood change, slow or clumsy movements, or a loss of energy. Other side effects from high doses include unsteadiness in the feet and hands, sleepiness, and vomiting. These may be avoidable if the dose is increased slowly. These side effects quickly disappear when the dose is reduced.| Q. Does Empisolin 50mg Injection cause weight gain?::: Empisolin 50mg Injection has not been reported to cause weight gain. However, weight loss can occur with longer term use of a higher dose of Empisolin 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Empisolin 50mg Injection.| Q. Does Empisolin 50mg Injection make you sleepy?::: Empisolin 50mg Injection can make you feel sleepy (sedation, somnolence, and drowsiness). Please consult your doctor if you feel very sleepy after taking Empisolin 50mg Injection, especially during the first few weeks of treatment or following a dose increase. Talk to your doctor as you may be advised not to drive or use machines until it is established that your ability to perform such activities is not affected.| Q. Does Empisolin 50mg Injection affect birth control?::: Empisolin 50mg Injection does affect birth control. Empisolin 50mg Injection can decrease the effect of oral contraceptives (birth control pills) which can make the contraceptive (birth control) effect unreliable. Please talk to your doctor if you are asked to take the two medicines together as you may need to use extra protection for birth control.