Description and Brand Names
Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex
US Brand Name
- Dilantin
- Dilantin-125
- Dilantin Infatabs
- Phenytek
Canadian Brand Name
- Dilantin-30
Descriptions
Phenytoin is used to control seizures (convulsions), including tonic-clonic (grand mal) and psychomotor (temporal lobe) seizures, in the treatment of epilepsy. It is also used to prevent and treat seizures that occur during brain surgery. This medicine is an anticonvulsant that works in the brain tissue to stop seizures.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Tablet, Chewable
- Suspension
- Capsule, Extended Release
Portions of this document last updated: June 01, 2022
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