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Phenytoin Manufacturer: BARRE
Common Uses of Phenytoin:
This medicine is an anticonvulsant used to treat seizures. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How To Use Phenytoin:
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. SHAKE WELL IMMEDIATELY before taking a dose. MEASURE THE DOSE carefully. Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure this dose. TAKE THIS MEDICINE with food if it upsets your stomach. TAKE EACH DOSE AT THE SAME TIME with respect to meals. TAKE THIS MEDICINE WITH A FULL GLASS (8 oz./240 ml) OF WATER. DO NOT lie down for 30 minutes after taking this medicine. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat and light. Avoid freezing. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If it is within 4 hours of your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. If you miss doses for 2 or more days in a row or you have questions about the dose, check with your doctor as soon as possible.
Phenytoin Cautions:
DO NOT STOP TAKING THIS MEDICINE without first checking with your doctor. TO PREVENT SEIZURES, continue taking this medicine on a regular schedule. BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes medicines which contain folic acid. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS OR BLURRED VISION. Do not do anything that may be potentially dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE changes in your gums. Brush and floss your teeth on a regular schedule and have regular dental check-ups.
Possible Side Effects of Phenytoin:
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or drowsiness. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience skin rash; swollen glands; bleeding, swollen, or tender gums; yellowish discoloration of skin or eyes; joint pain; fever or sore throat; unusual bruising or bleeding; slurred speech; stuttering; blurred or double vision; back and forth eye movements; clumsiness or unsteadiness; or staggering walk. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
PHENYTOIN
Generic Version of Phenytoin: E: PHENYTOIN (FEN-i-toyn)Phenytoin Manufacturer: BARRE
Common Uses of Phenytoin:
This medicine is an anticonvulsant used to treat seizures. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How To Use Phenytoin:
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. SHAKE WELL IMMEDIATELY before taking a dose. MEASURE THE DOSE carefully. Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure this dose. TAKE THIS MEDICINE with food if it upsets your stomach. TAKE EACH DOSE AT THE SAME TIME with respect to meals. TAKE THIS MEDICINE WITH A FULL GLASS (8 oz./240 ml) OF WATER. DO NOT lie down for 30 minutes after taking this medicine. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat and light. Avoid freezing. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If it is within 4 hours of your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. If you miss doses for 2 or more days in a row or you have questions about the dose, check with your doctor as soon as possible.
Phenytoin Cautions:
DO NOT STOP TAKING THIS MEDICINE without first checking with your doctor. TO PREVENT SEIZURES, continue taking this medicine on a regular schedule. BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes medicines which contain folic acid. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS OR BLURRED VISION. Do not do anything that may be potentially dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE changes in your gums. Brush and floss your teeth on a regular schedule and have regular dental check-ups.
Possible Side Effects of Phenytoin:
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or drowsiness. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience skin rash; swollen glands; bleeding, swollen, or tender gums; yellowish discoloration of skin or eyes; joint pain; fever or sore throat; unusual bruising or bleeding; slurred speech; stuttering; blurred or double vision; back and forth eye movements; clumsiness or unsteadiness; or staggering walk. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
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