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Celetoin 100 mg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

PHENYTOIN-100MG

Uses:

Epilepsy/Seizures, Trigeminal neuralgia

Medicinal Benefits:

Celetoin 100 mg Tablet belongs to the group of anticonvulsant medicines called 'hydantoins' used to treat epilepsy/seizures. Celetoin 100 mg Tablet is also used to control and prevent fits during or after a severe head injury or brain surgery. Celetoin 100 mg Tablet works by controlling the overactivity of the brain cells that cause seizures (fits). Thereby, Celetoin 100 mg Tablet helps in controlling epileptic fits involving spasms of the muscles and jerking. Celetoin 100 mg Tablet may also be used to treat trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve pain). Celetoin 100 mg Tablet slows down the electrical impulses in the nerves and reduces their ability to transmit pain. Thereby treats trigeminal neuralgia.

FAQs

Celetoin 100 mg Tablet works by controlling overactivity of the brain that causes seizures (fits). Thereby, Celetoin 100 mg Tablet helps in controlling epileptic fits involving spasms of the muscles and jerking.

Celetoin 100 mg Tablet can make birth control pills less effective. Talk to your doctor about using non-hormonal contraceptives like condoms and diaphragm with spermicide to prevent pregnancy.

Please do not stop taking Celetoin 100 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may cause increased seizures. Continue taking Celetoin 100 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Celetoin 100 mg Tablet .

Yes, Celetoin 100 mg Tablet may cause swelling in the gums. Brush and floss your teeth daily; visit your dentist if you experience this problem regularly.

Celetoin 100 mg Tablet may affect the breakdown of the blood sugar/glucose and may prevent the release of insulin, thereby leading to high blood sugar. So, contact a doctor before using Celetoin 100 mg Tablet if you have diabetes.