Epsolin ER 200 Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures). It controls seizures by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.Epsolin ER 200 Tablet can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. This may increase gradually until your condition is stable. This medicine may take several weeks to work but it is important to take it regularly to get the benefit. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel fine, unless your doctor advises you to. You may have more seizures, or your bipolar disorder may get worse.The most common side effects of this medicine include skin involuntary eye movement, lack of coordination, slurred speech, mental confusion, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and rash. Most side effects wear off, but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects.Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, meningitis or depression or suicidal thoughts. Also let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine, including contraceptive pills. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, Epsolin ER 200 Tablet can be taken if it is clearly needed but the dose may be adjusted. You should avoid driving or riding a bicycle if this medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy. You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine.

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. Epsolin ER 200 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. Epsolin ER 200 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Epsolin ER 200 Tablet.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Epsolin ER 200 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

Epsolin ER 200 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Epsolin ER 200 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Epsolin ER 200 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Epsolin ER 200 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CAUTION

Epsolin ER 200 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Epsolin ER 200 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Epsolin ER 200 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

bottle of 30 tablet er

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 Epsolin ER 200 Tablet stay in your system?::: On an average, Epsolin ER 200 Tablet 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. What happens if I stop taking Epsolin ER 200 Tablet?::: Suddenly stopping Epsolin ER 200 Tablet may cause non-stop seizures (called status epilepticus), which can endanger life. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor. If required, your doctor will slowly reduce the dose before stopping it completely.| Q. What are the symptoms that occur if I take more than the recommended dose of Epsolin ER 200 Tablet? Can I die from Epsolin ER 200 Tablet overdose?::: Overdose of Epsolin ER 200 Tablet may cause jerky movements of the eyes (nystagmus), unclear speech, loss of balance, tremor, muscle stiffness or weakness, nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, fainting, blurred vision, slow and shallow breathing and even coma. Epsolin ER 200 Tablet overdose can cause very low blood pressure and respiratory problems. As a result of this, the patient can even die.| Q. Who should avoid taking Epsolin ER 200 Tablet?::: You should not take Epsolin ER 200 Tablet if you have liver disease, especially if you have a history of developing a liver problem due to Epsolin ER 200 Tablet. Also, patients taking Delavirdine (a medicine used in the treatment of HIV infection) should not take Epsolin ER 200 Tablet. Epsolin ER 200 Tablet 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 Epsolin ER 200 Tablet.| Q. Can I take Epsolin ER 200 Tablet with ibuprofen?::: Epsolin ER 200 Tablet 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 Epsolin ER 200 Tablet on children?::: The most common side effects related to Epsolin ER 200 Tablet in children are jerky movements of the eyes (nystagmus) and overgrowth of the gums. In some children, Epsolin ER 200 Tablet 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 Epsolin ER 200 Tablet cause weight gain?::: Epsolin ER 200 Tablet has not been reported to cause weight gain. However, weight loss can occur with longer term use of a higher dose of Epsolin ER 200 Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Epsolin ER 200 Tablet.| Q. Does Epsolin ER 200 Tablet make you sleepy?::: Epsolin ER 200 Tablet can make you feel sleepy (sedation, somnolence, and drowsiness). Please consult your doctor if you feel very sleepy after taking Epsolin ER 200 Tablet, 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 Epsolin ER 200 Tablet affect birth control?::: Epsolin ER 200 Tablet does affect birth control. Epsolin ER 200 Tablet 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.

Rash
Vomiting
Nausea
Slurred speech
Confusion
Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
Coordination disorder