Prolet 12.5 Tablet

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 sleepiness or dizziness.

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 sleepiness or dizziness. It is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps 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.

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.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

Prolet 12.5 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breastfeeding Warning

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.

Pregnancy Warning

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.

Interacting Medicines

Aprepitant Disopyramide Nimodipine Fosaprepitant

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.

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. 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 Prolet 12.5 Tablet. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly as it can reverse the seizures.