Epanutin 100mg Capsule (Phenytoin Sodium) – Epilepsy Treatment in Pakistan
Epanutin 100mg Capsule are used to treat certain types of seizures. Common side effects include drowsiness, confusion, slurred speech, trouble with balance or coordination, and uncontrollable eye movements. Brush and floss your teeth daily to help prevent your gum tissue from growing too much. Call your health care provider right away if you get a rash, unusual bleeding, sore throat, fever, vomiting, or changes in your mood or behavior. Do not stop this medicine or start or stop any other medicine without talking with your health care provider.
Uses of Epanutin 100mg Capsule
Epanutin 100mg is commonly used to treat certain types of seizures. It is also used to prevent and treat seizures during or after neurosurgery, such as surgery on your brain, spinal cord, or nerves.
Epanutin is primarily prescribed for:
- Tonic-clonic seizures (grand mal epilepsy)
- Partial seizures, including complex partial and temporal lobe (focal) seizures
- Prevention and treatment of seizures during or after neurosurgery or severe head injury
- As a second-line option for trigeminal neuralgia when carbamazepine is not suitable or tolerated
How does Epanutin 100mg work (mechanism of action)?
Seizures happen when too many nerve signals are sent between brain cells too quickly. Epanutin is thought to work by slowing down overactive brain signals and making seizures less likely.
Side Effects of Epanutin 100mg Capsule
The most common side effects of Epanutin 100mg Capsules are listed below. Tell your health care provider if you have any of these side effects that bother you.
- Uncontrollable eye movements
- Trouble with balance or coordination
- Slurred speech
- Drowsiness
- Confusion
Serious — consult your doctor immediately:
- Severe skin rash (possible Stevens-Johnson Syndrome or Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis)
- Mouth ulcers, blistering, or peeling skin
- Unusual mood changes or thoughts of self-harm
- Signs of liver problems (jaundice, dark urine)
Dosage form and strength
Each Epanutin capsule contains 100mg of Phenytoin Sodium. Dosing is highly individualized, since phenytoin has a narrow therapeutic range and blood levels can vary significantly between patients depending on liver metabolism, genetics, and other medicines being taken. For this reason, your neurologist or physician will determine your exact dose, often guided by periodic serum phenytoin level testing, and may adjust it gradually rather than starting at full strength immediately.
Important safety information
- Phenytoin interacts with many common medicines, including antifungals, certain antibiotics, antacids, and other antiepileptics — always share your full medicine list with your doctor or pharmacist.
- Do not stop Epanutin suddenly; abrupt discontinuation can trigger rebound seizures or status epilepticus.
- Women of childbearing age should discuss contraception and pregnancy planning with their doctor before starting treatment, as phenytoin carries pregnancy-related risks and can reduce the effectiveness of hormonal birth control.
- Report any skin rash immediately to your doctor, as phenytoin has been associated with rare but serious skin reactions.
- Regular blood tests may be required to monitor phenytoin levels and liver function during long-term use.
Prescription requirement
Epanutin 100mg is a prescription-only medicine under DRAP (Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan) regulations. Dawailo.pk dispenses this product only against a valid prescription from a registered physician, in line with national pharmaceutical compliance standards. Please upload your prescription at checkout.
Why buy Epanutin 100mg from Dawailo.pk
Dawailo.pk sources Epanutin directly from authorized pharmaceutical distributors, ensuring authentic, properly stored stock. We offer home delivery in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and other major cities across Pakistan, with cold-chain-appropriate handling and discreet packaging for sensitive medications.



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