Prolet 12.5 Tablet
Manufacturer
Alteus Biogenics Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Primidone (12.5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Prolet 12.5 Tablet is a barbiturate used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures). It also has hypnotic properties, slowing down brain activity and causing drowsiness.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Prolet 12.5 Tablet is a barbiturate used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures). It also has hypnotic properties, slowing down brain activity and causing drowsiness. It may be taken with or without food, but it is advised to take it at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it may be habit-forming with long-term use. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Prolet 12.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it 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.
Quick Tips
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. 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.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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).
What should I avoid while taking Prolet 12.5 Tablet?
If Prolet 12.5 Tablet makes you feel sleepy, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery. Alcohol consumption should be avoided since taking both together may cause excessive sleepiness. You should avoid getting pregnant since Prolet 12.5 Tablet is associated with an increased risk of abnormalities in babies.
What are the serious side effects of using Prolet 12.5 Tablet? How can I check for these side effects?
Severe allergic reactions, skin reactions, abnormalities in blood cells, and worsening of seizures are some of the serious side effects of Prolet 12.5 Tablet. Severe allergic reactions may result in difficulty in breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue, face, or hives. Skin reactions may cause redness, pain, ulcers, blisters, shedding the outer layer of skin. If you have an abnormality of the blood cells, your skin may appear pale. Additionally you may suffer from abnormal bleeding or frequent bruising, fever, or sore throat.
Can Prolet 12.5 Tablet cause headache?
Though headache is not a very common side effect of Prolet 12.5 Tablet, it can occur in a few patients.
Does Prolet 12.5 Tablet affect blood pressure?
No, Prolet 12.5 Tablet does not have any effect on blood pressure.
Can I take Prolet 12.5 Tablet and propranolol together?
While taking propranolol and Prolet 12.5 Tablet together, your blood pressure should be monitored as Prolet 12.5 Tablet may interfere with working of propranolol. Your doctor may modify your dose if needed.
How should I store this medicine?
Keep it in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C. Do not leave it on a windowsill or in the car on hot days. Keep it out of reach of children.
