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What is Equanil (Meprobamate-Oral) ?
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What Alternate Names Are There For Equanil? Miltown, Meprobamate, Mb-Tab
How is Equanil (Meprobamate-Oral) Pronounced? meh-PRO-buh-mate
Who is the Manufacturer of Equanil? Wyeth Pharm
What is Equanil Used For? Equanil is used to relieve nervousness and tension.
How To Use Equanil
Take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. Take exactly as prescribed. Do not increase your dose or take more often than prescribed. Tolerance may develop to Equanil making it less effective with prolonged use. Do not stop taking Equanil without your doctor s approval. Your dose may have to be gradually decreased if you have been taking it for some time.
Equanil Side Effects
Equanil causes drowsiness and dizziness. Other side effects may include stomach upset, blurred vision, headache, impaired coordination, nausea, vomiting, or unusual tiredness or weakness. Notify your doctor if you develop: rapid/pounding/irregular heartbeat, sore throat, fever, unusual bleeding or bruising, trembling, trouble sleeping, nightmares or increased dreaming. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to Equanil, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Equanil Precautions
Before taking meprobamate, tell your doctor if you have: epilepsy, kidney or liver problems, drug allergies. Alcohol increases drowsiness. Limit alcohol intake. Use caution while engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Elderly persons are usually more sensitive to the effects of Equanil. Use cautiously. Meprobamate is not recommended for use during pregnancy, especially during the first 3 months of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using Equanil. Meprobamate is excreted into breast milk and may cause sedation of the nursing infant. Breast-feeding while using Equanil is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Equanil Drug Interactions
Before using Equanil tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: medications used for depression, cough-and-cold remedies, sleep aids, narcotic analgesics (e.g., codeine), tranquilizers, anti-seizure drugs, alcohol consumption. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Equanil Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, sluggishness, and loss of muscle coordination.
Missed Equanil Dose
If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up the dose to catch up.
Equanil Storage
Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
| Generic and Namebrand Variations |
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| Label Name | Unit | Package | Color | Shape | Flavor | NDC |
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| Equanil 400mg Tablet |
Tab |
Bottle |
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00008000105 |
| Mb-Tab 400mg Tablet |
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Bottle |
White |
Round |
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51641032701 |
| Mb-Tab 400mg Tablet |
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Bottle |
White |
Round |
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51641032710 |
| Meprobamate 400mg Tablet |
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Bottle |
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00247103128 |
| Meprobamate 400mg Tablet |
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Bottle |
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54569093500 |
| Meprobamate 400mg Tablet |
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Bottle |
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55045175301 |
| Meprobamate 400mg Tablet |
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Bottle |
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55289098330 |
| Meprobamate 400mg Tablet |
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Bottle |
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58016023100 |
| Meprobamate 400mg Tablet |
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Bottle |
White |
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17224080510 |
| Meprobamate 400mg Tablet |
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Bottle |
White |
Round |
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54569093502 |
| Meprobamate 400mg Tablet |
Tab |
Bottle |
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00904004560 |
| Meprobamate 400mg Tablet |
Tab |
Bottle |
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00904004580 |
| Meprobamate 400mg Tablet |
Tab |
Bottle |
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52544080501 |
| Meprobamate 400mg Tablet |
Tab |
Bottle |
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52544080510 |
| Meprobamate 400mg Tablet |
Tab |
Bottle |
White |
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00677023301 |
| Meprobamate 400mg Tablet |
Tab |
Bottle |
White |
Round |
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00185071701 |
| Meprobamate 400mg Tablet |
Tab |
Bottle |
White |
Round |
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00185071710 |
| Meprobamate 400mg Tablet |
Tab |
Bottle |
White |
Round |
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00364016101 |
| Meprobamate 400mg Tablet |
Tab |
Bottle |
White |
Round |
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00364016102 |
| Meprobamate 400mg Tablet |
Tab |
Bottle |
White |
Round |
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00591523801 |
| Meprobamate 400mg Tablet |
Tab |
Bottle |
White |
Round |
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00591523810 |
| Meprobamate 400mg Tablet |
Tab |
Bottle |
White |
Round |
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00603444032 |
| Miltown 400mg Tablet |
Tab |
Bottle |
White |
Round |
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00037100101 |
| Miltown 400mg Tablet |
Tab |
Bottle |
White |
Round |
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00037100102 |
| Miltown 400mg Tablet |
Tab |
Bottle |
White |
Round |
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00037100103 |
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