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C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER Information

C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Seizures. The alternative uses of C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER also has some side effects, the most common being Double Vision. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER is Severe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER related warnings talks about C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER in conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER contraindications section.

Drug reaction of C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

C Toin Benefits & Uses
C Toin Dosage & How to Take
C Toin Side Effects
C Toin Related Warnings
C Toin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about C Toin
C Toin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER Benefits & Uses

C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Epilepsy

C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER Related Warnings

Is the use of C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER safe for pregnant women?

C Toin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of C Toin. Immediately discontinue C Toin if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER on the Kidneys?

C Toin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of C Toin on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER on the Heart?

C Toin is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Suicidal Tendency
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER

Is this C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER is addictive.

No
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 C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, taking C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER can treat mental disorders.

Yes

C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER

Taking certain foods and C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER together may have severe side effects. Talk to your doctor about it.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER

Taking C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about C Toin 300 Mg Tablet ER

Question almost 5 years ago

When should I take C Toin?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

C Toin should be taken at around the same time every day. Follow doctors instructions and take it exactly as directed. Do not exceed the recommended dose and duration.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take C Toin without consulting a doctor?

C Toin is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful if taken without your doctor's advice.

Question over 5 years ago

What is C Toin?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

C Toin is a brand name of phenytoin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications known as anti-epileptic drugs. This medicine is also called an anticonvulsant and it is given in the treatment of seizures. It is used to prevent and control tonic-clonic seizures and partial seizures. However, this drug does not treat all types of seizures hence you should consult a doctor to confirm if this drug is appropriate for you.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take C Toin with Paracetamol?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Avoid taking C Toin with paracetamol since this reduces the effectiveness of paracetamol. This happens because taking these medicines together increases the metabolism of paracetamol, which in turn reduces its bioavailability (the proportion of a drug substance which enters the circulation). Further, it may also increase the concentration of paracetamol in the blood which can cause liver damage. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does C Toin cause sleepiness or drowsiness?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, C Toin can cause sleepiness and drowsiness. It is a common side effect of this antiepileptic medicine. If you observe these unpleasant side effects after consuming medicine, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.