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Celetoin ER 300mg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

PHENYTOIN-300MG

Uses:

Epilepsy/Seizures, Trigeminal neuralgia

Medicinal Benefits:

Celetoin ER 300mg Tablet belongs to the group of anticonvulsant medicines called 'hydantoins' used to treat epilepsy/seizures. Celetoin ER 300mg Tablet is also used to control and prevent fits during or after a severe head injury or brain surgery. Celetoin ER 300mg Tablet works by controlling the overactivity of the brain cells that cause seizures (fits). Thereby, Celetoin ER 300mg Tablet helps in controlling epileptic fits involving spasms of the muscles and jerking. Celetoin ER 300mg Tablet may also be used to treat trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve pain). Celetoin ER 300mg Tablet slows down the electrical impulses in the nerves and reduces their ability to transmit pain. Thereby treats trigeminal neuralgia.

FAQs

Celetoin ER 300mg Tablet works by controlling overactivity of the brain that causes seizures (fits). Thereby, Celetoin ER 300mg Tablet helps in controlling epileptic fits involving spasms of the muscles and jerking.

Celetoin ER 300mg 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 ER 300mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may cause increased seizures. Continue taking Celetoin ER 300mg 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 ER 300mg Tablet .

Yes, Celetoin ER 300mg Tablet may cause swelling in the gums. Brush and floss your teeth daily; visit your dentist if you experience this problem regularly.

Celetoin ER 300mg 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 ER 300mg Tablet if you have diabetes.