Mephenytoin Oral - Mephenytoin - Oral Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Mephenytoin Oral
• Mesantoin
• meh-FEN-ih-TOE-in

Mephenytoin Oral Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

Usage Instructions

• Take with food or milk to reduce stomach upset.
• Take this medication with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water unless your doctor directs you otherwise.
• Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking this medication.
• This medication must be taken as prescribed.
• Do not stop taking this drug suddenly without consulting your doctor as seizures may occur.
• It is important to take all doses on time to keep the level of medication in your blood constant.
• Do this by taking doses at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
• While taking this medication, lab tests may be done, especially in the first few months, to check if the drug is working properly.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, insomnia, constipation, dizziness and drowsiness may occur.
• If these effects continue or worsen, inform your doctor.
• Unlikely but report.

Drug Interactions

• Inform your doctor about all the medicine you use (both prescription and nonprescription) especially of blood thinners (warfarin), cimetidine, omeprazole, sucralfate, disulfiram, oral antifungal medication (azoles), xanthine drugs used for asthma (theophylline), isoniazid, folic acid, pyrimethamine, sulfa antibiotics, rifampin, trimethoprim, amiodarone, fluoxetine, anticancer drugs, valproic acid or divalproex, estrogens, disopyramide, levodopa, felodipine, primidone, felbamate, digoxin, narcotic pain medications (for example, codeine).
• This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills.
• Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor.
• Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Read Before Using Mephenytoin Oral (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to treat seizures and epilepsy.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
• Check with your doctor if 2 or more doses have been missed.

Mephenytoin Oral Miscellaneous Notes

• It is recommended to wear or carry medication identification indicating you are taking this drug.
• Do not change from one brand of this product to another without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
• Products made by different companies may not be equally effective.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include unusual eye movements, unsteadiness, nausea, dizziness, confusion, tremor, slurred speech, drowsiness, and loss of consciousness.