Phenytoin (FEN-i-toyn)

Consult your health care professional about the risks of taking this medicine for your condition before starting on a course with this medicine.

Dilantin,an annti epileptic, is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy.

Take exactly as prescribed by your health care professional.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

fever
headache
vomiting
confusion
sore throat
double vision
mouth ulcers
fainting spells
stomach pain
light-headedness
unusual swelling
skin rash/itching
chest pain/tightness
difficulty breathing
nervousness/hostility
loss of seizure control
swollen/painful glands
fast/irregular heartbeat
dark yellow/brown urine
yellowing of the eyes/skin
unusual tiredness/weakness
wheezing/shortness of breath
uncontrollable and rapid eye movement
poor control of body movements/difficulty walking
unusual bleeding/bruising, pinpoint red spots on skin
sexual problems (painful erections/loss of sexual desire)
other behavioral changes(specially in children/elderly patients)
redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin(including inside the mouth)

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

receiving intramuscular injections
kidney/liver/thyroid disease
receiving radiation therapy
blood disorders or disease
alcohol abuse problem
skin problems
heart problems
porphyria
diabetes
fever

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F / 15- 30 degrees C, away from heat and moisture.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.

Do not treat yourself with OTC medication whilst on a course with this medication, without consulting with your health care professional.

Consult your health care professional about the risks of taking this medicine for your condition before starting on a course with this medicine.

Wear a medical identification bracelet or chain that mentions the condition you have, and a card that has a list of all medications that you take.