Dilantin

Active Ingredient(s): Phenytoin
FDA Approved: * March 1, 1956
Pharm Company: * PARKE DAVIS
Category: Anticonvulsant

Phenytoin (PHT), sold under the brand name Dilantin among others,[1] is an anti-seizure medication.[2] It is useful for the prevention of tonic-clonic seizures (also known as grand mal seizures) and focal seizures, but not absence seizures.[2] The intravenous form, fosphenytoin, is used for status epilepticus that does not improve with benzodiazepines.[2] It may also be used for certain heart arrhythmias or neuropathic pain.&... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Dilantin PD;DILANTIN;100;mg
Dilantin 100 mg Extended Release Capsule
NDC: 0071-0369
Labeler:
Parke-davis Div of Pfizer Inc
Dilantin PD;Dilantin;30;mg
Dilantin 30 mg Extended Release Capsule
NDC: 0071-3740
Labeler:
Parke-davis Div of Pfizer Inc
Dilantin PD;DILANTIN;100;mg
Dilantin 100 mg Extended Release Capsule
NDC: 43353-131
Labeler:
Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, Inc.
Dilantin PD;DILANTIN;100;mg
Dilantin 100 mg Oral Capsule
NDC: 49349-355
Labeler:
Remedyrepack Inc.
Dilantin PD;DILANTIN;100;mg
Dilantin 100 mg Oral Capsule, Extended Release
NDC: 49999-876
Labeler:
Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products LLC
Dilantin PD;DILANTIN;100;mg
Dilantin 100 mg Oral Capsule, Extended Release
NDC: 50090-0029
Labeler:
A-s Medication Solutions LLC
Dilantin PD;DILANTIN;100;mg
Dilantin 100 mg Extended Release Capsule
NDC: 54569-0161
Labeler:
A-s Medication Solutions LLC
Dilantin PD;DILANTIN;100;mg
Dilantin 100 mg Extended Release Capsule
NDC: 54868-0325
Labeler:
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Dilantin PD;Dilantin;30;mg
Dilantin 30 mg Extended Release Capsule
NDC: 54868-1486
Labeler:
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Dilantin PD;DILANTIN;100;mg
Dilantin 100 mg/1 Oral Capsule, Extended Release
NDC: 55154-2429
Labeler:
Cardinal Health

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