Dilantin
Phenytoin tablets for tonic-clonic and partial seizures. It calms excessive electrical impulses in the brain.
This listing uses Dilantin as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Dilantin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Dilantin details
- Conditions
- Tonic-clonic Seizures · Complex Partial Seizures
- Alternative names
- phenytoin
- Therapeutic class
- Hydantoin Anticonvulsant
- Pharmacological class
- Antiepileptic Agent
- Known off-label uses
- trigeminal neuralgia
- Contraindications
- sinus bradycardia; severe AV block; hypersensitivity to hydantoins
- Minor side effects
- nausea; nystagmus; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- gingival hyperplasia; ataxia; hirsutism
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Aspirin; Amiodarone; Fluoxetine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for all paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
Stevens-Johnson syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Phenytoin tablets for tonic-clonic and partial seizures. It calms excessive electrical impulses in the brain.
Mechanism of action
Promotes sodium efflux from motor cortex neurons by stabilising sodium channels, blocking excessive firing during seizure inception.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Can cause fetal hydantoin syndrome. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Dilantin is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Phenytoin, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.