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Can Eptoin And Gardinol Be Taken In Place Of Barbitoin?
My uncle using Barbitoin tablets for the past 25 years. Now the tablets are not available in leading pharmacies & they say the supply of the above medicine stopped & banned by the Govt of India. He is 62 years old and having epilepsy from the age of 16. Doctor please advice can we take Eptoin & Gardinol to replace Barbitoin?
Thu, 23 Jan 2020
Hi,
Yes, Eptoin and Gardinol can be taken in place of Barbitoin. Barbitoin actually contains Phenobarbitone and Phenytoi as active ingredients. Whereas Eptoin (Phenytoin) and Gardinol (Phenobarbitone) contain the same active ingredients equally effective in controlling convulsions hence these can be taken in place of Barbitoin under the supervision of his treating doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
Yes, Eptoin and Gardinol can be taken in place of Barbitoin. Barbitoin actually contains Phenobarbitone and Phenytoi as active ingredients. Whereas Eptoin (Phenytoin) and Gardinol (Phenobarbitone) contain the same active ingredients equally effective in controlling convulsions hence these can be taken in place of Barbitoin under the supervision of his treating doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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