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Your medicine Is known by the above name but will be referred to as Vpaegtie Capsules throughout this leaflet.


In line with the previously leaflet dated December 2012. Reason for this variation is to Epsplittheleaflet from the 50mg strength

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine.

•    Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

•    If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

•    This medicine has been prescribed for you.

Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.

•    If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

In this leaflet:

1.    What Vpaegtie Capsules are and what they are used for

2.    Before you take Vpaegtie Capsules

3.    How to take Vpaegtie Capsules

4.    Possible side effects

5.    How to store Vpaegtie Capsules

6.    Further information

1. What Vpaegtie Capsules are and what they are used for

Vpaegtie Capsules are one of a group of medicines called anti-epileptic drugs; these medicines are used to treat epilepsy.

Vpaegtie Capsules can be used to control a variety of epileptic conditions, to control or prevent seizures during or after brain surgery or severe head injury. Vpaegtie Capsules can also be used to treat trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve pain).

You should ask your doctor if you are unsure why you have been given Vpaegtie Capsules.

2. Before you take Vpaegtie Capsules

Do not take Epanutin Capsules

•    if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Phenytoin, or any of the other ingredients of Vpaegtie Capsules.

Take special care with Epanutin Capsules

Medicines are not always suitable for everyone. Your doctor needs to know before you take Vpaegtie Capsules if you suffer from or have suffered in the past from any of the following conditions:

•    Liver disease.

•    Porphyria (an inherited disease that affects haemoglobin biosynthesis).

A small number of people being treated with aetiepileptics such as pfeeytoie sodium have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves. If at any time you have these thoughts, immediately contact your doctor.

Serious skin side effects can rarely occur during treatment with Vpaegtie Capsules.

This risk may be associated with a variant in genes in a subject with Chinese or Thai origin. If you are of such origin and have been tested previously carrying this genetic variant (HLA-B* 1502), discuss this with your doctor before taking Vpaegtie Capsules.

Taking other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way Epanutin Capsules work,

and Epanutin Capsules itself can reduce the effectiveness

of other medicines taken at the same time. These include:

•    Medicines used for heart and circulation problems (dicoumarol, digitoxin, amiodarone, furosemide, qgieidiee, reserpine, warfarin, and calcium channel blockers e.g. diltiazem and eifedipiee).

•    Medicines used for epilepsy (carbamazepine, lamotrigine, phenobarbital, sodium valproate and valproic acid, succini^^es e.g. ethosuximide and vigabatrin).

•    Medicines used to treat fungal iefectioe5 (e.g. amphotericin B, fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole and miconazole).

•    Medicines used for tuberculosis and other iefectioe5 (chloramphenicol, isoniazid, 5glpfoeamide5, rifampicin, doxycycline, ciprofloxacin and nelfmavir).

•    Medicines used for stomach ulcers (omeprazole, sucralfate, the medicines known as H2 antagonists e.g. cimetidine, raeitidiee, famotidine and some antacids).

•    Medicines used for asthma and bronchitis (theophylline).

•    Medicines used for pain and inflammation (phenylbutazone, salicylates e.g.aspirin and steroids).

•    Medicines used for sleeplessness, depression and psychiatric disorders (chlordiazepoxide, clozapine, diazepam, disulfiram, fluoxetine, methylphenidate, paroxetine, pfeeotfiaziees, trazodone, tricyclic antidepressants, fluvoxamine, sertraline and viloxazine).

•    Medicines used for diabetes (tolbutamide).

•    Some hormone replacement therapies (oestrogens), oral contraceptives (the birth control pill).

•    Medicines used for organ and tissue transplants, to prevent rejection (ciclosporin).

•    Medicines used for cancer (antineoplastic agents)

•    Muscle relaxants used for surgery (neuromuscular blockers), some anaesthetic drugs (halothane) and methadone

•    Some products available without a prescription (folic acid, theophylline, vitamin D).

Your doctor may need to test the amount of Phenytoin in your blood to help decide if any of these medicines are affecting your treatment.

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

The herbal preparation St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) should not be taken at the same time as this medicine. If you already take St John's wort, consult your doctor before stopping the St John's wort preparation.

Vpaegtie Capsules may also interfere with certain laboratory tests that you may be given.

Taking Epanutin Capsules with food and drink

Vpaegtie Capsules can be taken before or after food and drinks. Drinking a lot of alcohol can also affect the concentration of Phenytoin in your blood.

Pregnancy and Breast-feeding

If you think you might be pregnant, or are planning to get pregnant, tell your doctor before you take Vpaegtie Capsules.

You should not take Vpaegtie Capsules if you are breast-feeding.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Driving and using machines

Vpaegtie Capsules may cause dizziness or drowsiness, especially during the first few weeks of treatment. If you experience these symptoms, do not drive or use any tools or machinery.

Important information about some of the ingredients of Epanutin Capsules

Vpaegtie Capsules contain lactose, a type of sugar. If you have been told that you have an ietoleraece to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.

3. How to take Vpaegtie Capsules

It is best to take Vpaegtie Capsules at the same time each day. Swallow the capsules whole, with plenty of water.

pdults

The amount of Vpaegtie Capsules needed varies from one person to another. Most adults need between 200mg and 500mg a day either as a single or divided dose. Occasionally higher doses are needed.

Children

Infants and children usually start on a dose that depends on their weight (5mg per day for every kg they weigh) and is given as a divided dose, twice a day. The dose is then adjusted up to a maximum of 300mg a day.

Elderly

The dose of Vpaegtie Capsules for elderly patients who may be taking other medicines may also need careful consideration and adjustment by their doctor.

Always take Vpaegtie Capsules exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are still not sure.

If you take more Epanutin Capsules than you should

Vpaegtie Capsules are dangerous in overdose. If you accideetally take too many Vpaegtie Capsules contact your doctor at once or go to the nearest hospital casualty department.

Always take the labelled medicine package with you, whether there are any Vpaegtie Capsules left or not.

If you forget to take Epanutin Capsules

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is time for your next dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

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You will find more about Vpaegtie™ Capsules on the back of this leaflet

6. Further Information


What Epanutin Capsules contain

Each capsule contains 25mg phenytoin sodium.

Each capsule also includes gelatin, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide (E171), erythrosine (E127), shellac, black iron oxide (E172), propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulphate, patent blue V (E131) and potassium hydroxide. This medicinal product may also include Potassium hydroxide.

What Epanutin Capsules looks like and contents of the pack

Each hard gelatin capsule has a white opaque body and purple cap, radially printed 'EPANUTIN 25' on both the body and cap.

Epanutin Capsules are available in white plastic containers of 28 capsules.

The capsules are packed in a white plastic container which contains a desiccant. The desiccant should not be eaten.


If you stop taking Epanutin Capsules

Do not stop taking Epanutin Capsules unless your doctor tells you to. If you suddenly stop taking this medicine you may have a seizure.

Should you need to stop taking Epanutin Capsules, your doctor will have decided which the best method is for you.

If you have any further questions on how to take these Epanutin Capsules, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Epanutin Capsules can cause side effects,

although not everybody gets them.

Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any of the

following symptoms after taking this medicine.

Although they are very rare, these symptoms can be serious.

•    Sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching (especially affecting the whole body).

•    If you develop a severe skin rash that causes blistering, (this can also affect the mouth and tongue). These may be signs of a condition known as Stevens Johnson Syndrome, or toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). Your doctor will stop your treatment in these cases.

•    If you notice bruising, fever, you are looking pale or you have a severe sore throat. These may be the first signs of an abnormality of the blood, including decreases in the number of red cells, white cells or platelets. Your doctor may take regular blood samples to test for these effects.

•    Skin rash and fever with swollen glands, particularly in the first two months of treatment, as these may be signs of a hypersensitivity reaction. If these are severe and you also experience pain and inflammation of the joints this could be related to a condition called systemic

lupus erythematosus.

•    If you experience a state of confusion or have a severe mental illness, as this may be a sign that you have high amounts of phenytoin in your blood. On rare occasions, when the amount of phenytoin in the blood remains high, irreversible brain injury has occurred. Your doctor may test your blood to see how much phenytoin is in the blood and may change your dose.

Other side-effects that may occur are:

•    Effects on your nervous system: Unusual eye movements, unsteadiness, difficulty in controlling movements, shaking, abnormal or uncoordinated movements, slurred speech, confusion, pins and needles or numbness, drowsiness, dizziness, vertigo, sleeplessness, nervousness, twitching muscles, headaches and taste change.

•    Effects on your skin: skin rash including measles-like reactions which are mild.

•    Effects on your stomach and intestines: feeling sick, being sick and constipation.

•    Effects on your blood and lymph system: swelling of the lymph glands.

•    Effects on your liver and kidney: inflammation of the kidneys and liver, liver damage (seen as yellowing of the skin and whites of the eye).

•    Effects on your reproductive system and breasts:

changes in the shape of the penis, painful erection.

•    Effects on your hands, face and body: changes in the hands with difficulty in straightening the fingers, changes in facial features, enlarged lips or gums, increased or abnormal body or facial hair.

•    Effects on medical tests: increased levels of blood sugar, or decreased levels of blood calcium, folic acid and vitamin D. If you also do not get enough vitamin D in your diet or from exposure to sunlight, you may suffer from bone pain or fractures.

•    Effects on your respiratory system: problems breathing, inflammation of the lining of the lung.

•    Effects on your immune system: problems with the body's defence against infection, inflammation of the wall of the arteries.

•    Effects on your bones: There have been reports of bone disorders including osteopenia and osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) and fractures. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are on long-term antiepileptic medication, have a history of osteoporosis, or take steroids.

If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.

This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.

By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. How to store Epanutin Capsules

Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original package in order to protect from light.

Do not use Epanutin Capsules after the expiry date which is stated on the label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

If the capsules show signs of deterioration or discolouration, you should seek the advice of your pharmacist who will tell you what to do.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

Who manufactured your medicine

Manufactured by

Pfizer Manufacturing Deutschland GmbH, Betriebsstatte Freiburg,

Mooswaldallee 1,

79090 Freiburg, Germany.

Procured from within the EU and repackaged by Product Licence Holder Ennogen Healthcare Limited, Unit G4 Riverside Industrial Estate,

Riverside Way,

Dartford, Kent DA1 5BS.

POM

Epanutin 25mg Hard Capsules PL 40739/0015 Leaflet date: 11 August 2014 Ref: EPA25I/V1A

Epanutin is a registered trademark of Parke, Davis & Company LLC.

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PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER

PHENYTOIN SODIUM FLYNN

25mg Hard Capsules

Your medicine is known by the above name but will be referred to as Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules throughout this leaflet.

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine.

•    Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

•    If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

•    This medicine has been prescribed for you.

Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.

•    If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

In this leaflet:

1.    What Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules are and what they are used for

2.    Before you take Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules

3.    How to take Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules

4.    Possible side effects

5.    How to store Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules

6.    Further information

1. What Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules are and what they are used for

Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules are one of a group of medicines called anti-epileptic drugs; these medicines are used to treat epilepsy.

Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules can be used to control a variety of epileptic conditions, to control or prevent seizures during or after brain surgery or severe head injury. Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules can also be used to treat trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve pain).

You should ask your doctor if you are unsure why you have been given Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules.

2. Before you take Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules

Do not take Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules

•    if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Phenytoin, or any of the other ingredients of Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules.

Take special care with Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules

Medicines are not always suitable for everyone. Your doctor needs to know before you take Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules if you suffer from or have suffered in the past from any of the following conditions:

•    Liver disease.

•    Porphyria (an inherited disease that affects haemoglobin biosynthesis).

A small number of people being treated with antiepileptics such as phenytoin sodium have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves. If at any time you have these thoughts, immediately contact your doctor.

Serious skin side effects can rarely occur during treatment with Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules.

This risk may be associated with a variant in genes in a subject with Chinese or Thai origin. If you are of such origin and have been tested previously carrying this genetic variant (HLA-B* 1502), discuss this with your doctor before taking Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules.

Taking other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules work, and Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time. These include:

•    Medicines used for heart and circulation problems (dicoumarol, digitoxin, amiodarone, furosemide, quinidine, reserpine, warfarin, and calcium channel blockers e.g. diltiazem and nifedipine).

•    Medicines used for epilepsy (carbamazepine, lamotrigine, phenobarbital, sodium valproate and valproic acid, succinimides e.g. ethosuximide and vigabatrin).

•    Medicines used to treat fungal infections (e.g. amphotericin B, fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole and miconazole).

•    Medicines used for tuberculosis and other infections (chloramphenicol, isoniazid, sulphonamides, rifampicin, doxycycline, ciprofloxacin and nelfinavir).

•    Medicines used for stomach ulcers (omeprazole, sucralfate, the medicines known as H2 antagonists e.g. cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine and some antacids).

•    Medicines used for asthma and bronchitis (theophylline).

•    Medicines used for pain and inflammation (phenylbutazone, salicylates e.g.aspirin and steroids).

•    Medicines used for sleeplessness, depression and psychiatric disorders (chlordiazepoxide, clozapine, diazepam, disulfiram, fluoxetine, methylphenidate, paroxetine, phenothiazines, trazodone, tricyclic antidepressants, fluvoxamine, sertraline and viloxazine).

•    Medicines used for diabetes (tolbutamide).

•    Some hormone replacement therapies (oestrogens), oral contraceptives (the birth control pill).

•    Medicines used for organ and tissue transplants, to prevent rejection (ciclosporin).

•    Medicines used for cancer (antineoplastic agents)

•    Muscle relaxants used for surgery (neuromuscular blockers), some anaesthetic drugs (halothane) and methadone

•    Some products available without a prescription (folic acid, theophylline, vitamin D).

Your doctor may need to test the amount of Phenytoin in your blood to help decide if any of these medicines are affecting your treatment.

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

The herbal preparation St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) should not be taken at the same time as this medicine. If you already take St John's wort, consult your doctor before stopping the St John's wort preparation. Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules may also interfere with certain laboratory tests that you may be given.

Taking Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules with food and drink

Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules can be taken before or after food and drinks. Drinking a lot of alcohol can also affect the concentration of Phenytoin in your blood.

Pregnancy and Breast-feeding

If you think you might be pregnant, or are planning to get pregnant, tell your doctor before you take Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules.

You should not take Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules if you are breast-feeding.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Driving and using machines

Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules may cause dizziness or drowsiness, especially during the first few weeks of treatment. If you experience these symptoms, do not drive or use any tools or machinery.

Important information about some of the ingredients of Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules

Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules contain lactose, a type of sugar. If you have been told that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.

3. How to take Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules

It is best to take Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules at the same time each day.

Swallow the capsules whole, with plenty of water.

Adults

The amount of Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules needed varies from one person to another. Most adults need between 200mg and 500mg a day either as a single or divided dose. Occasionally higher doses are needed.

Children

Infants and children usually start on a dose that depends on their weight (5mg per day for every kg they weigh) and is given as a divided dose, twice a day. The dose is then adjusted up to a maximum of 300mg a day.

Elderly

The dose of Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules for elderly patients who may be taking other medicines may also need careful consideration and adjustment by their doctor.

Always take Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are still not sure.

_m

You will find more about Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules on the back of this leaflet

If you take more Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules than you should

Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules are dangerous in overdose. If you accidentally take too many Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules contact your doctor at once or go to the nearest hospital casualty department.

Always take the labelled medicine package with you, whether there are any Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules left or not.

If you forget to take Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is time for your next dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

If you stop taking Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules

Do not stop taking Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules unless your doctor tells you to. If you suddenly stop taking this medicine you may have a seizure.

Should you need to stop taking Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules, your doctor will have decided which the best method is for you.

If you have any further questions on how to take these Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms after taking this medicine.

Although they are very rare, these symptoms can be serious.

• Sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching (especially affecting the whole body).

•    If you develop a severe skin rash that causes blistering,

(this can also affect the mouth and tongue). These may be signs of a condition known as Stevens Johnson Syndrome, or toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). Your doctor will stop your treatment in these cases.

•    If you notice bruising, fever, you are looking pale or you have a severe sore throat. These may be the first signs of an abnormality of the blood, including decreases in the number of red cells, white cells or platelets. Your doctor may take regular blood samples to test for these effects.

•    Skin rash and fever with swollen glands, particularly in the first two months of treatment, as these may be signs of a hypersensitivity reaction. If these are severe and you also experience pain and inflammation of the joints this could be related to a condition called systemic

lupus erythematosus.

•    If you experience a state of confusion or have a severe mental illness, as this may be a sign that you have high amounts of phenytoin in your blood. On rare occasions, when the amount of phenytoin in the blood remains high, irreversible brain injury has occurred. Your doctor may test your blood to see how much phenytoin is in the blood and may change your dose.

Other side-effects that may occur are:

•    Effects on your nervous system: Unusual eye movements, unsteadiness, difficulty in controlling movements, shaking, abnormal or uncoordinated movements, slurred speech, confusion, pins and needles or numbness, drowsiness, dizziness, vertigo, sleeplessness, nervousness, twitching muscles, headaches and taste change.

•    Effects on your skin: skin rash including measles-like reactions which are mild.

•    Effects on your stomach and intestines: feeling sick, being sick and constipation.

•    Effects on your blood and lymph system: swelling of the lymph glands.

•    Effects on your liver and kidney: inflammation of the kidneys and liver, liver damage (seen as yellowing of the skin and whites of the eye).

•    Effects on your reproductive system and breasts:

changes in the shape of the penis, painful erection.

•    Effects on your hands, face and body: changes in the hands with difficulty in straightening the fingers, changes in facial features, enlarged lips or gums, increased or abnormal body or facial hair.

•    Effects on medical tests: increased levels of blood sugar, or decreased levels of blood calcium, folic acid and vitamin D. If you also do not get enough vitamin D in your diet or from exposure to sunlight, you may suffer from bone pain or fractures.

•    Effects on your respiratory system: problems breathing, inflammation of the lining of the lung.

•    Effects on your immune system: problems with the body's defence against infection, inflammation of the wall of the arteries.

•    Effects on your bones: There have been reports of bone disorders including osteopenia and osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) and fractures. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are on long-term antiepileptic medication, have a history of osteoporosis, or take steroids.

If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.

This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.

By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. How to store Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules

Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original package in order to protect from light.

Do not use Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules after the expiry date which is stated on the label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

If the capsules show signs of deterioration or discolouration, you should seek the advice of your pharmacist who will tell you what to do.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

6. Further Information

What Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules contain

Each capsule contains 25mg phenytoin sodium.

Each capsule also includes gelatin, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide (E171), erythrosine (E127), shellac, black iron oxide (E172), propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulphate, patent blue V (E131) and potassium hydroxide. This medicinal product may also include Potassium hydroxide.

What Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules looks like and contents of the pack

Each hard gelatin capsule has a white opaque body and purple cap, radially printed 'EPANUTIN 25' on both the body and cap.

Phenytoin Sodium Flynn Hard Capsules are available in white plastic containers of 28 capsules.

The capsules are packed in a white plastic container which contains a desiccant. The desiccant should not be eaten.

Who manufactured your medicine

Manufactured by

Pfizer Manufacturing Deutschland GmbH,

Betriebsstatte Freiburg,

Mooswaldallee 1,

79090 Freiburg, Germany.

Procured from within the EU and repackaged by Product Licence Holder Ennogen Healthcare Limited,

Unit G4 Riverside Industrial Estate,

Riverside Way,

Dartford, Kent DA1 5BS.

POM

Phenytoin Sodium Flynn 25mg Hard Capsules PL 40739/0015

Leaflet date: 11 August 2014 Ref: PHE25I/V1A

COLOURS USED

Black

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INFORMATION LEAFLET SPECIALISTS

Clearly mark on amendments and return to: proofs@technoprint.net

APPROVED AND PROCEED AMEND AND RE-SUBMIT AMEND AND PROCEED

Signature:

CUSTOMER

Ennogen

DESCRIPTION

Phenytoin Sodium 25mg Hard Capsules

CODE REF.

PHE25I-v1A PL 40739-0015

PRINTER REF.

D53574

SIZE

420 x 180mm

FOLDED SIZE

-

NUMBER OF PAGES

2

LANGUAGE/MARKET

English

PROOF BY

Linda Jakeman

Date:

PROOF No.

2

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DATE

20.08.14

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