Rimidon 250
Rx- Generic:
- Primidone
- Company:
- Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Strip (10 Tablet)
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৳ 30/unit
Pack: ৳ 300
At a glance
Primidone, used alone or with other anticonvulsants, is indicated for the control of grand mal, psychomotor, and focal epileptic seizures. It may control grand mal seizures refractory to other anticonvulsant therapy.
Indications
- Grand mal seizures
- Psychomotor seizures
- Focal epileptic seizures
Dosage
Adults and ≥8 years (Oral):
- Days 1-3: 100-125 mg at bedtime
- Days 4-6: 100-125 mg twice daily
- Days 7-9: 100-125 mg three times daily
- Day 10-maintenance: 250 mg three times daily
- Usual maintenance: 250 mg 3-4 times daily (max 500 mg four times daily)
- Maximum daily dose: 2 g
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Ataxia
- Vertigo
- Nausea
- Anorexia
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Hyperirritability
- Emotional disturbances
- Diplopia
- Nystagmus
- Drowsiness
- Morbilliform skin eruptions
- Granulocytopenia
- Agranulocytosis
- Aplastic anemia
- Megaloblastic anemia
Precautions & warnings
- Complete blood count and SMA-12 test every 6 months with prolonged therapy
- Substantial amounts excreted in breast milk; discontinue nursing if newborn shows undue somnolence
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.