More information on phenytoin

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The table below provides information on whether liquid, soluble or other methods of taking the medicine are available for commonly prescribed medicines which are available as tablets and capsules in the UK. In many cases a liquid medicine may be available if it is 'specially' made up either by your pharmacist or a specialist company. If your medicine is stated as not being available as a liquid then ask your pharmacist.

  • Name phenytoin 
  • Brand name Phenytoin, Epanutin 
  • Liquid strengths or recommended dose 30mg/5mL and 90mg/5mL 
  • Usual solid dosage form tablets 
  • Available as a liquid? yes (special) 
  • Is the liquid medicine sugar free? 90mg/5mL is 
  • Dissolve directly in the mouth chewable tablets available 
  • Avaiable as soluble tablets?  
  • Sub-lingual  
  • Specially coated?  
  • Available as other formulations? IV injection 
  • Note  
  • Modified release  
  • Film coated  
  • Enteric coated  
  • Sugar coated  
  • Generic drug  
  • Advice needed from pharmacist  
  • Safe or appropriate to crush  
  • Origin  
  • Prohibited  
List last updated : 22 May 2012