Dosage form: tablet, chewable
Drug classes:Group I antiarrhythmics, Hydantoin anticonvulsants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 1, 2022.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
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- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
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Indications and Usage for Phenytoin Infatabs
Phenytoin chewable tablets are indicated for the treatment of generalized tonic-clonic (grand mal) and complex partial (psychomotor, temporal lobe) seizures and prevention and treatment of seizures occurring during or following neurosurgery.
Phenytoin Infatabs Dosage and Administration
Important Administration Instructions
NOT FOR ONCE-A-DAY DOSING. Phenytoin chewable tablets can be either chewed thoroughly before being swallowed or swallowed whole.
Adult Dosage
The recommended starting dosage for adult patients who have received no previous treatment is two 50 mg phenytoin chewable tablets by mouth three times daily. Adjust the dosage to suit individual requirements up to a maxim...
