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Drug Uses
Dilantin is indicated for handling of certain types of seizures. It may also be used for other situations as recommended by your doctor.
How Taken
Use Dilantin as ordered by your doctor. To avoid stomach upset take Dilantin with food intake. Take each dose at the same time with respect to meals. Use Dilantin with a full glass of clear water unless ordered otherwise. These tablets can either be chewed thoroughly before being swallowed or swallowed whole.
Additional Information
Dilantin can cause somnolence, dizziness, or blurred vision. These effects may worsen if Dilantin is taken with alcohol or certain other medications. Take Dilantin with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to this medication. If your symptoms don't improve or if they worsen, visit your physician. This medicine should be used only by the patient for whom it has been prescribed. Don't take less or more or take it more often than directed by your physician.
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