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4 Central nervous system

PALLIATIVE CARE PHYSICIANS - Guidelines for the use of drugs in symptom control

 

04-08-01 Phenytoin

Phenytoin
Formulary

Capsules

Suspension

On specialist advice

MHRA Advice
Patients being treated for epilepsy should be maintained on a specific manufacturer's product

Link  NICE CG137: The epilepsies: the diagnosis and management of the epilepsies in adults and children in primary and secondary care
Link  UKMI Q&A: Information on change of phenytoin capsules to tablets and vice versa

Specialist advice View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF