Prolet 12.5 Tablet

Alteus Biogenics Pvt Ltd

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Composition FOR Prolet 12.5mg Tablet

Primidone(12.5mg)

food interaction for Prolet Tablet

alcohol interaction for Prolet Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Prolet Tablet

lactation interaction for Prolet Tablet

food

alcohol

pregnancy

lactation

Prolet 12.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION

Prolet 12.5 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

UNSAFE

Prolet 12.5 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Prolet 12.5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Baby should be monitored for excessive sleepiness and weight gain.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Prolet 12.5mg Tablet

Primidone(12.5mg)

Prolet tablet uses

{med_name} is used in epilepsy/seizures.

How prolet tablet works

Prolet 12.5 Tablet is a barbiturate. It controls seizures or fits by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Common side effects of prolet tablet

Drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting, Vertigo, Low energy, Impaired coordination, Visual impairment, Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement), Headache, Dizziness

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Expert advice FOR Prolet Tablet

Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
- Take a healthy diet along with regular exercise.
- Practice yoga every day.
- Get enough sleep at nighttime.
- Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/ laptop.
- Take your medication on time.
It makes you feel dizzy and drowsy. Avoid driving and activity requiring mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of blood cells in your blood while taking this medication.
Inform your doctor if you notice mood changes and suicidal thoughts while taking Primidone.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly, as it can reverse the seizures.

Frequently asked questions FOR Prolet 12.5mg Tablet

Primidone

Q. Is Prolet 12.5 Tablet habit forming?

Yes, if you use Prolet 12.5 Tablet for a long time, you may become dependent on it. Moreover, stopping the medicine suddenly may also lead to withdrawal symptoms. Therefore, you must inform your doctor before stopping the Prolet 12.5 Tablet.

Q. Can I stop taking Prolet 12.5 Tablet?

Do not stop taking Prolet 12.5 Tablet even if you are feeling well, unless your doctor advises so. Suddenly stopping Prolet 12.5 Tablet may cause unwanted effects commonly known as withdrawal symptoms. To prevent this, the dose of Prolet 12.5 Tablet needs to be reduced gradually before completely stopping it.

Q. What should I tell my doctor before taking this medicine?

Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines including medicines for epilepsy or seizures, medicines used to thin your blood (e.g., warfarin), birth control pills, medicines to control bacterial infection (e.g., chloramphenicol, metronidazole, and doxycycline), medicines to control viral infection (e.g., nelfinavir), and asthma medicines (e.g., theophylline and montelukast), etc. Also, inform your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Further, you should tell the doctor if you have ever had liver problems, kidney problems, lung problems, or porphyria (a rare blood pigment disorder).