Dilantin Indications & Dosage

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Dilantin - Indications & Dosage [Phenytoin]

Pediatric Dose:

Initially, 5 mg/ kg/ day in two or three equally divided doses, with subsequent dosage individualized to a maximum of 300 mg daily. A recommended daily maintenance dosage is usually 4 to 8 mg/ kg. Children over 6 years and adolescents may require the minimum adult dose (300 mg/ day).

HOW SUPPLIED

N 0071-2214? Dilantin-125® Suspension (phenytoin oral suspension, USP), 125 mg phenytoin/ 5 mL with a maximum alcohol content not greater than 0. 6 percent, an orange suspension with an orange-vanilla flavor; available in 8-oz bottles.
Store at controlled room temperature 20°-25° C (68°-77° F). [See USP]. Protect from freezing and light.

Also available as:
N 0071-0362 (Kapseal® 362)? Dilantin (extended phenytoin sodium capsules, USP) 100 mg; in 100's, 1000's, unit dose 100's.
N 0071-0365 (Kapseal 365)? Dilantin (extended phenytoin sodium capsules, USP) 30 mg; in 100's.
N 0071-0007 (Tablet 7)? Dilantin Infatabs® (phenytoin tablets, USP) each contain 50 mg phenytoin; 100's and unit dose 100's.

For Parenteral Use:
N 0071-4488-47 (Steri-Dose® 4488)? Dilantin ready-mixed solution containing 50 mg phenytoin sodium per milliliter is supplied in a 2-mL sterile disposable syringe (22 gauge x 1¼ inch needle). Packages of ten syringes.
N 0071-4488-45? Dilantin ready-mixed solution containing 50 mg phenytoin sodium per milliliter is supplied in 2-mL Steri-Vials® . Packages of twenty-five.
N 0071-4475-45? Dilantin ready-mixed solution containing 50 mg phenytoin sodium per milliliter is supplied in 5-mL Steri-Vials® . Packages of twenty-five.
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Revised May 1999
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