Dilantin Suspension

Most side effects of Dilantin are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:

• Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement) Double vision Sleepiness Anemia (low number of red blood cells) Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand) Gingival hyperplasia Increased hair growth Osteoporosis

Stop the medicine and get help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Habit forming

No

Therapeutic class

Anti-epileptic

Action class

Anticonvulsant

People taking Dilantin are often asked to check these from time to time. Your doctor decides which and how often.

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Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.

1. PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
2. CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
3. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
4. National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
5. Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Dilantin Suspension.
6. World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.