Phenytoin capsules (ADWIC) – Anti-epileptic

✔️ Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Ahmad Baker, PharmD

Composition

Phenytoin 50 and 100 mg. Capsules: each capsule Contains phenytion sodium 50 and 100 mg., respectively.

Indications

  • To control seizures of grandmal epilepsy.
  • For prophylactic control of seizures developing during or after neurosurgery or following severe traumatic injury to the head.
  • It is given together with other anti-convulsants as carbamazepines, clonazepam, …etc. especially when the patient suffers from 2 different forms of epilepsy which needs control by two different drugs.

Dosage

Adult dose

  • Initial dose : 100 mg. 3 times daily. progressively increased to 600 mg. daily if necessary.
  • Maintainance dose: 300-400 mg. daily in divided doses.

Children dose

  • Initial dose : : 5 mg./kg. of B. wt. given in 2 or 3 divided doses.
  • Maintainance dose: 4-8 mg./kg. of B. wt. daily in divided doses.

Young children may require higher doses/kg. of body weight than adults due to more hepatic metabolism.

In order to lesser gastric irritation, the drug is swallowed at least half a tumberful of water with or after food.

Precautions

Caution with patients with impaired renal function, diabetic patients and hypotension patients.

Packing

Each of Phenytoin 50 and 100mg. capsules: pack of 40, 800 and 1000 capsules, in 5, 100 and 125 strips, respectively, each of 8 capsules.

Storage

  • Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C.
  • Keep in dry place, protect from light.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • Medicament is a product which affects your health, and its consumption contrary to instructions is dangerous for you.
  • Follow strictly the doctor’s prescription, the method of use and the instructions of the pharmacist who sales the medicament.
  • The doctor and the pharmacist are experts in medicine. It’s benefits and risks.
  • Do not by yourself interrupt the period of treatment prescribed for you.
  • Do not repeat the same prescription without consulting your doctor.
  • Keep medicament out of children reach.

Council of Arab Health Ministers and Union of Arab Pharmacists

Produced by: El Nasr Pharmaceutical Chemicals Co. “ADWIC” Abu-Zaabal – A.R.E.. ATC Code: N03AB02

Dr. Ahmad Baker

Dr. Ahmad Baker, PharmD

Senior Pharmacist & Health Educator

With over 23 years of clinical experience in hospital and community pharmacy across Egypt and Saudi Arabia, Dr. Ahmad specializes in reproductive health and pharmaceutical safety. He is dedicated to providing evidence-based guidance to empower patients in the MENA region.

Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes and reflects the latest pharmaceutical protocols. It is not a substitute for personal medical advice. Always consult Dr. Ahmad Baker or your healthcare provider before starting any treatment.