Dilantin is classified as an anti epileptic medicine.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Dilantin is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

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

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

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