Hidantal is an anti-seizure medication that has the active substance Phenytoin.
This medication for oral use is indicated for the treatment of epilepsy and isolated seizures. Its action on the central nervous system prevents the spread of any epileptic activity.
Indications of Hidantal
Convulsion; epilepsy; epileptic states.
Side Effects of Hidantal
Nausea; vomiting; Headache; lethargy; somnolence; vertigo; sedation.
Contraindications for Hidantal
Pregnancy risk D; lactating women.
How to use Hidantal
Oral use
Adults
- Anticonvulsant: Start treatment with 125 mg of Hidantal, 3 times a day. Doses should be adjusted according to the patient's situation.
Children
- Anticonvulsant: Start treatment with the administration of 5 mg of Hidantal per kg of body weight, divided into 2 or 3 doses a day. Administer the dose according to medical advice.
