Tremfree 50 Tablet [Primidone (50mg)]

Tremfree 50 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called barbiturates. It is used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures). They also have hypnotic properties. This means, they slow down the activity of the brain and can make you feel sleepy or dizzy.Tremfree 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it may be habit-forming with long-term use. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, vertigo, low energy, impaired coordination, visual disturbance, and headache. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.Remember to consult your doctor if you notice severe rashes, especially accompanied by fever after taking this medicine. It should be noted that long-term use of this medicine can cause pain in joints also.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tremfree 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tremfree 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

Tremfree 50 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tremfree 50 Tablet 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 : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tremfree 50 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.Baby should be monitored for excessive sleepiness and weight gain.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Tremfree 50 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

- Kidney : CAUTION

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

- Liver : CAUTION

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

strip of 10 tablets

Chemical Class :: Barbituric Acid Derivative
Habit Forming :: Yes
Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS
Action Class :: Barbiturate

Epilepsy/Seizures

Store below 30?C

Q. Is Tremfree 50 Tablet habit forming?::: Yes, if you use Tremfree 50 Tablet for a long time, you may become dependent on it. Moreover, stopping the medicine suddenly may also lead to withdrawal symptoms. Therefore, you must inform your doctor before stopping the Tremfree 50 Tablet.| Q. Can I stop taking Tremfree 50 Tablet?::: Do not stop taking Tremfree 50 Tablet even if you are feeling well, unless your doctor advises so. Suddenly stopping Tremfree 50 Tablet may cause unwanted effects commonly known as withdrawal symptoms. To prevent this, the dose of Tremfree 50 Tablet needs to be reduced gradually before completely stopping it.| Q. What should I tell my doctor before taking this medicine?::: Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines including medicines for epilepsy or seizures, medicines used to thin your blood (e.g., warfarin), birth control pills, medicines to control bacterial infection (e.g., chloramphenicol, metronidazole, and doxycycline), medicines to control viral infection (e.g., nelfinavir), and asthma medicines (e.g., theophylline and montelukast), etc. Also, inform your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Further, you should tell the doctor if you have ever had liver problems, kidney problems, lung problems, or porphyria (a rare blood pigment disorder).| Q. What should I avoid while taking Tremfree 50 Tablet?::: If Tremfree 50 Tablet makes you feel sleepy, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery. Alcohol consumption should be avoided since taking both together may cause excessive sleepiness. You should avoid getting pregnant since Tremfree 50 Tablet is associated with an increased risk of abnormalities in babies.| Q. What are the serious side effects of using Tremfree 50 Tablet? How can I check for these side effects?::: Severe allergic reactions, skin reactions, abnormalities in blood cells, and worsening of seizures are some of the serious side effects of Tremfree 50 Tablet. Severe allergic reactions may result in difficulty in breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue, face, or hives. Skin reactions may cause redness, pain, ulcers, blisters, shedding the outer layer of skin. If you have an abnormality of the blood cells, your skin may appear pale. Additionally you may suffer from abnormal bleeding or frequent bruising, fever, or sore throat.| Q. Can Tremfree 50 Tablet cause headache?::: Though headache is not a very common side effect of Tremfree 50 Tablet, it can occur in a few patients. | Q. Does Tremfree 50 Tablet affect blood pressure?::: No, Tremfree 50 Tablet does not have any effect on blood pressure.| Q. Can I take Tremfree 50 Tablet and propranolol together?::: While taking propranolol and Tremfree 50 Tablet together, your blood pressure should be monitored as Tremfree 50 Tablet may interfere with working of propranolol. Your doctor may modify your dose if needed.| Q. How should I store this medicine?::: Keep it in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C. Do not leave it on a windowsill or in the car on hot days. Keep it out of reach of children.

Drowsiness
Nausea
Vomiting
Vertigo
Low energy
Impaired coordination
Visual impairment
Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
Headache
Dizziness