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Brand name: Dilantin Infatabs TM

Active ingredients: phenytoin

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has a recall notice on this product.

Dilantin (phenytoin sodium) 30 & 100 mg capsule bottles and Dilantin (phenytoin) Infatabs 50 mg tablet bottle

Recall Action Commencement Date: 2/12/2016

Multiple lots affected

TGA Recall Reference: RC-2016-RN-01523-1

Dilantin (phenytoin sodium) 30 mg capsule bottle

AUST R Number: 14306

Dilantin (phenytoin sodium) 100 mg capsule bottle

AUST R Number: 14305

Dilantin (phenytoin) Infatabs 50 mg tablet bottle

AUST R Number: 14308

Further information on this recall can be found at http://apps.tga.gov.au/PROD/SARA/arn-detail.aspx?k=RC-2016-RN-01523-1

What it is used for

DILANTIN is indicated for the control of grand mal and psychomotor seizures. DILANTIN will prevent or effectively decrease the incidence and severity of convulsive seizures in a high percentage of cases, with patients exhibiting little tendency to become resistant to its action. Besides its effectiveness in controlling seizures, DILANTIN frequently improves the mental condition and outlook of epileptic patients and there is also increasing evidence that DILANTIN is valuable in the prevention of seizures occurring during or after neurosurgery. Phenytoin serum level determinations may be necessary for optimal dosage adjustments (see Dosage and Administration).

How to take it

The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

a yellow triangular tablet with flat sides bevelled edges, break line on one side and 'P-D 007' on the other

view of Dilantin Infatabs
view of Dilantin Infatabs
view of Dilantin Infatabs

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Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

Is this medicine subsidised?

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on May 1, 2023. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient phenytoin

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Consumer Medicines Information (CMI)

For side effects, taking other medicines and more

Print the CMI.

Listen to the CMI.


Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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