Primidona

Primidone is a medicine known commercially as Primid.

This medication for oral use is an anticonvulsant, which acts on the central nervous system reducing the likelihood of seizures.

Indications for Primidone

Focal epileptic crisis; psychomotor epileptic seizure.

Side Effects of Primidone

Lack of muscle coordination; irritability; somnolence; vertigo; double vision; constipation; nausea; vomiting; lack of appetite; fatigue; weakness; impotence; dizziness.

Contraindications for Primidone

Pregnant or lactating women; liver disease; asthma or any respiratory disease.

How to use Primidone

Oral use

Adults and children over 8 years

• First to third day: Administer 100 to 125 mg of the medicine before bed. Fourth to sixth day: administer 100 to 125 mg of the medication, twice a day. Seventh to ninth day: administer 250 mg of the drug, 3 to 4 times a day. Tenth day onwards: Administer 250 mg of the drug, 3 or 4 times a day.