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Primidone is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Primidone depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Primidone is used to treat the following -
Main 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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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Primidone is used -
Common
Is the use of Primidone safe for pregnant women?
Primidone can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Primidone right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Primidone safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Primidone may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Primidone should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Primidone on the Kidneys?
Primidone rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Primidone on the Liver?
Primidone has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Primidone on the Heart?
Primidone is not harmful for the heart.
Primidone 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 Primidone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Primidone habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Primidone. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Primidone can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Primidone only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Primidone has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Primidone
Taking Primidone with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Primidone
Taking Primidone with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Mysoline® (primidone)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 413