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<h1> Dilantin</h1><p>Dilantin,Phenytoin sodium is an antiepileptic drug. Phenytoin sodium is related to the barbiturates in chemical structure, but
has a five-membered ring. The chemical name is sodium 5,5-diphenyl-2, 4-imidazolidinedione,
Each Dilantin— 100 mg Extended Oral Capsule—contains 100 mg phenytoin sodium. Also contains lactose
monohydrate, NF; confectioner’s sugar, NF; talc, USP; and magnesium stearate, NF. The capsule body contains
titanium dioxide, USP and gelatin, NF. The capsule cap contains FD&C red No. 28; FD&C yellow No. 6; and
gelatin NF. Product in vivo performance is characterized by a slow and extended rate of absorption with peak blood
concentrations expected in 4 to 12 hours as contrasted to Prompt Phenytoin Sodium Capsules, USP with a rapid rate
of absorption with peak blood concentration expected in 1½ to 3 hours.</p>
 
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