Expert advice for Dilantin Suspension
Dilantin Suspension should be taken at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body. Do not stop using Dilantin Suspension without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Dilantin Suspension, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. It may increase blood sugar levels.Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines to treat diabetes. Do not start any medicine including herbal or ayurvedic without telling your doctor. As it may significantly change the Dilantin Suspension levels. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
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Composition
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Phenytoin (25mg/ml) |
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Potentially Unsafe With
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Alcohol |
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Side Effect
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Common
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. |
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How to works
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How Dilantin Suspension works
Dilantin Suspension is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain. |
