Epsolin ER 300 Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called 'anticonvulsants' used to treat epilepsy/seizures, and prevent seizures during/after brain surgery or after traumatic brain injury. Besides this, Epsolin ER 300 Tablet may also be used to treat trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve pain). Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder characterized by a sudden rush of electrical activity in the brain leading to seizures, unusual behaviour, and loss of awareness.

Epsolin ER 300 Tablet contains 'Phenytoin sodium' which helps prevent neurons from working at a very fast speed, thereby preventing the brain cells from firing together rapidly in an uncontrolled way. As a result, Epsolin ER 300 Tablet controls the overactivity of the brain cells that causes seizures. Epsolin ER 300 Tablet slows down the electrical impulses in the nerves and reduces their ability to transmit pain. Thereby treats trigeminal neuralgia.

Take Epsolin ER 300 Tablet with or without food. You are advised to take Epsolin ER 300 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, Epsolin ER 300 Tablet may cause certain common side-effects such as weakness, drowsiness, dizziness, restlessness, and constipation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Epsolin ER 300 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Please do not skip any doses or stop taking Epsolin ER 300 Tablet suddenly without consulting your doctor as it may lead to increased seizures. Avoid taking Epsolin ER 300 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Epsolin ER 300 Tablet as it might cause increased dizziness. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Epsolin ER 300 Tablet is an anticonvulsant used to control and prevent epilepsy (fits). Epsolin ER 300 Tablet is also used to control and prevent fits during or after a severe head injury or brain surgery. Epsolin ER 300 Tablet works by controlling overactivity of the brain that causes seizures (fits). Thereby, Epsolin ER 300 Tablet helps in controlling epileptic fits involving spasms of the muscles and jerking. Epsolin ER 300 Tablet may also be used to treat trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve pain).

• Weakness
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Restlessness
• Constipation

Please stop taking Epsolin ER 300 Tablet and consult your doctor if you develop any skin rashes (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), swollen glands (anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome-AHS), or have suicidal thoughts. Do not take Epsolin ER 300 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents. Talk to your doctor if you have heart, kidney, or liver problems and diabetes before starting Epsolin ER 300 Tablet . Avoid taking Epsolin ER 300 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by your doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Epsolin ER 300 Tablet as it might cause unpleasant side effects. Intake of Epsolin ER 300 Tablet may cause dizziness. So be cautious while driving or operating any heavy machinery. Notify your doctor if you are taking anti-HIV medicines (like delavirdine) before intake of Epsolin ER 300 Tablet , as both might react with each other leading to serious conditions.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Epsolin ER 300 Tablet may interact with pain killers (aspirin, acetaminophen), anticoagulants (warfarin, clopidogrel), fits medicines (gabapentin, pregabalin), anti-anxiety drugs (diazepam),  anti-depressants (fluoxetine, quetiapine), oedema treating drugs (furosemide), cholesterol-lowering drugs (atorvastatin), drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction (sildenafil), hormones (levothyroxine), anti-HIV drugs (delavirdine), and vitamins (ergocalciferol, cholecalciferol, folic acid).

Drug-Food Interaction: Epsolin ER 300 Tablet interacts with St. John's wort (an antidepressant herbal supplement); hence please avoid it.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have heart problems, diabetes, anaemia, alcoholism, blood disorders, kidney, and liver problems.

• ASPIRIN
• ACETAMINOPHEN
• WARFARIN
• CLOPIDOGREL
• GABAPENTIN
• PREGABALIN
• DIAZEPAM
• FLUOXETINE
• QUETIAPINE
• FUROSEMIDE
• ATORVASTATIN
• SILDENAFIL
• LEVOTHYROXINE
• DELAVIRDINE
• ERGOCALCIFEROL
• CHOLECALCIFEROL
• FOLIC ACID

• Following a ketogenic diet (low in carbohydrates and high in fat) is recommended.
• Meditation, walking, involving in a task, and smelling a strong odour are a few self-control methods to prevent seizures.
• Acupuncture therapy may also be helpful.
• Rest properly, and avoid stress by doing meditation or yoga.
• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
• Include Vitamin D-rich foods like fatty fish, mackerel, tuna, dairy products, orange juice, soy milk, cereals, beef liver, cheese, and egg yolks in your diet.
• Also, it is advised to take folic acid and vitamin K-rich foods and supplements during pregnancy.

Epilepsy/Seizures: Seizures, also known as fits or convulsions, is a single occurrence of abnormal electrical activity in the brain, whereas epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterised by recurrent seizures. The possible causes of epilepsy include traumatic brain injury, scarring on the brain after a brain injury, high fever, stroke, vascular diseases, lack of oxygen to the brain, brain tumours, and genetic disorders. Symptoms include mood changes, anxiousness, nausea, dizziness, weakness, headache, muscle jerking, spasms, loss of balance, teeth clenching, rapid blinking or eye movements, biting the tongue, confusion, and loss of consciousness.