Epstat-50 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called aldose reductase inhibitors used to manage diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathy is a chronic progressive nerve disease which causes nerve pain due to nerve damage in diabetic patients. It mostly affects the legs and feet.

Epstat-50 Tablet contains ‘Epalrestat’ that works by inhibiting aldose reductase enzyme, which catalyses the conversion of glucose to sorbitol. Accumulation of sorbitol occurs due to hyperglycaemia in patients who have diabetes which leads to nerve pain. Epstat-50 Tablet prevents the accumulation of sorbitol, thereby helps in treating diabetic neuropathy.

You are advised to take Epstat-50 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, and headache. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Consult your doctor before taking Epstat-50 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Epstat-50 Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Epstat-50 Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Epstat-50 Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

Epstat-50 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called aldose reductase inhibitors. Epstat-50 Tablet is used for the management of diabetic neuropathy. Epstat-50 Tablet works by inhibiting the aldose reductase enzyme, which catalyses the conversion of glucose to sorbitol. Accumulation of sorbitol occurs due to hyperglycaemia in patients who have diabetes which leads to nerve pain. Epstat-50 Tablet prevents sorbitol accumulation, thereby treating diabetic neuropathy (pain due to nerve damage).

Do not take Epstat-50 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems. Consult your doctor before taking Epstat-50 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Epstat-50 Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Epstat-50 Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Epstat-50 Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and sleepiness.