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C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Seizures. The alternative uses of C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER also has some side effects, the most common being Double Vision. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER is Severe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER related warnings talks about C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER in conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER contraindications section.
Drug reaction of C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking C Toin. If you are pregnant, do not take C Toin without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER safe during breastfeeding?
C Toin may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking C Toin, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of C Toin.
What is the effect of C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of C Toin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER on the Liver?
C Toin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER on the Heart?
C Toin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER
Using C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER with some foods may lead to harmful effects. Take your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER
Taking C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
C Toin should be taken at around the same time every day. Follow doctors instructions and take it exactly as directed. Do not exceed the recommended dose and duration.
C Toin is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful if taken without your doctor's advice.
C Toin is a brand name of phenytoin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications known as anti-epileptic drugs. This medicine is also called an anticonvulsant and it is given in the treatment of seizures. It is used to prevent and control tonic-clonic seizures and partial seizures. However, this drug does not treat all types of seizures hence you should consult a doctor to confirm if this drug is appropriate for you.
Avoid taking C Toin with paracetamol since this reduces the effectiveness of paracetamol. This happens because taking these medicines together increases the metabolism of paracetamol, which in turn reduces its bioavailability (the proportion of a drug substance which enters the circulation). Further, it may also increase the concentration of paracetamol in the blood which can cause liver damage. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, C Toin can cause sleepiness and drowsiness. It is a common side effect of this antiepileptic medicine. If you observe these unpleasant side effects after consuming medicine, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Dilantin® (Phenytoin Sodium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 413-415