ATC codes:
N03AB02
EMLc
Indication
Epilepsy or seizures
ICD11 code:
8A6Z
INN
Phenytoin
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Core
Formulations
Oral > Liquid:
30 mg per 5 mL (phenytoin)
Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 50 mg per mL in vial (phenytoin sodium)
Oral > Solid > tablet: 50 mg (phenytoin) (chewable)
Oral > Solid > dosage form: 50 mg (phenytoin sodium) ; 25 mg (phenytoin sodium) ; 100 mg (phenytoin sodium)
Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 50 mg per mL in vial (phenytoin sodium)
Oral > Solid > tablet: 50 mg (phenytoin) (chewable)
Oral > Solid > dosage form: 50 mg (phenytoin sodium) ; 25 mg (phenytoin sodium) ; 100 mg (phenytoin sodium)
EML status history
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
Following the review of the age-appropriateness of formulations on the EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended:
- deletion of phenytoin oral liquid 25 mg/5 mL (and associated note) from the EML and EMLc
- the salt or free acid form of phenytoin be specified for each formulation type.