Dilantin 100 MG Capsule Health Feed

Hello dilantin is given for controlling seizures
Its a anti convulsant
Long time use of phenytoin ie dilantin efects on level of tsh level
Its commonly seen that it increases the tsh level
In few ppl it decreases the tsh level but rare

Ya it may decrease the t4 t3 level too
Taking dilantin with thyroid supplemnt is safe only under supervision
Correct dose should be administered as dilantin effects the thyroid profile

Dilantin is phenytoin sodium ,u can stop the drug if you don't have the seizure ,300 mg iss the daily dose of phenytoin, nothing will happen as it's under thearpeutic range, if possible Go for liver function test and review.

It should be swallowed with a glass of water with meal. It should not be chewed. Take it in the evening while having dinner. follow the advice of your doctor

As you describe it may be Febrile Convulsion, convulsion (which is also called as "Kheech" Mirky" or "Zatke ki bimari") after high grade fever. Febrile convulsion is common in children age 6 months to 6 yrs. If there is not loss of consciousness or other complication, no need do any further investigation. DILANTIN is anti-convulsion medication. It is not recommended to give long term anti-convulsion medication like DILANTIN (Phenytoin) for simple febrile convulsion. Advice to Consult Pediatric N...more

Overdose will not happen but he needs to take it as per prescription advice only and if necessary doctors give a combination of anti epileptic medication.

Fat deposition in breasts in men is a reported side effect, though rare, with some medications, which include phenytoin sodium. Weight gain in general is seen as a side effect with sodium valproate too. Anticonvulsants like phenytoin may at times cause alterations in male hormone levels too, that is the most probable explaination for your symptoms. Consult your treating physician and a endocrinologist if possible to get a thorough evaluation.
The commonest explaination could be also as simpl...more

Start with this
drinking lots of water
warm showers
humidifier
steam inhalation
cough drops
otc cough syrup
I hope this helps.

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Dose of phenytoin needs to be adjusted according to body weight.
Mention your weight and I can help you.
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Mr Utsav, Thanks for the query.
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