Epifast 500 Tablet

Composition of Epifast 500 Tablet

Epifast 500 Tablet contains Levetiracetam (500mg).

Uses of Epifast 500 Tablet

Epifast 500 mg Tablet is used in treatment of epilepsy/seizures.

How Epifast 500 Tablet works

Epifast 500 mg Tablet is antiepileptic medication. It works by attaching to specific sites (SV2A) on the surfaces of nerve cells. This suppresses the abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain and prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures.

How to take Epifast 500 Tablet

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. Epifast 500 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take the missed dose of Epifast as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Epifast than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Epifast 500 Tablet

Most side effects of Epifast are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Sleepiness Irritability

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Epifast 500 Tablet

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Epifast. Some combinations can change how Epifast works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Epifast 500 Tablet

Store Epifast below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Epifast 500 Tablet

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>Your doctor has prescribed Epifast 500 Tablet to reduce the frequency of seizures.</li> <li>Epifast 500 Tablet should be taken at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body.</li> <li>Do not stop using Epifast 500 Tablet without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better.</li> <li>It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.</li> <li><div>Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Epifast 500 Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.</div></li> <li>Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MANKIND (PHARMA)