DILANTIN Dosage & Drug Information

Basic Prescribing Info

Contents

DILANTIN cap: phenytoin sodium .
DILANTIN oral susp: phenytoin .
DILANTIN inj: phenytoin sodium.

Administration

Should be taken with food. When administering to patients on nasogastric or other enteral feeds, do not administer feeds 2 hr before or after a dose. Be consistent throughout therapy in relation to feed times. Do not switch dosage forms/brands w/o prior consideration.

CIMS Class

Anticonvulsants

ATC Classification

N03AB02 - phenytoin ; Belongs to the class of hydantoin derivatives antiepileptics.

Presentation/Packing

Form

DILANTIN cap

Packing/Price

25 mg x 100's (163.43 INR);100 mg x 100's (182.56 INR)

Form

DILANTIN inj

Packing/Price

50 mg x 1 mL x 2ml (11.33 INR)

Form

DILANTIN oral susp

Packing/Price

25 mg x 1 mL x 100ml (109.76 INR)

DILANTIN

phenytoin

Manufacturer:

Mylan