Dilantin Oral Suspension 100 ml

Dilantin Oral Suspension is used in the treatment of epilepsy/seizures and trigeminal neuralgia. The detailed uses of Dilantin Oral Suspension are as follows:

• Management of Epilepsy/Seizures: Dilantin Oral Suspension is primarily used to control various types of seizures in patients with epilepsy, such as complex partial (psychomotor) seizures and tonic-clonic seizures. It helps to reduce the frequency of these seizures.
• Long-term Seizure Management: Dilantin Oral Suspension is often used as part of a long-term strategy for managing epilepsy, allowing individuals to maintain better seizure control over time and improve their quality of life.
• Short-term Prevention of Seizures: Dilantin Oral Suspension is also used to prevent seizures before/during/after brain surgery, as well as following a traumatic brain injury (head injury).
• Managing Trigeminal Neuralgia: Dilantin Oral Suspension may be used to reduce pain episodes in patients with trigeminal neuralgia by stabilizing nerve impulses.

Dilantin Oral Suspension belongs to the group of anticonvulsant medicines called 'hydantoins' used to treat epilepsy/seizures. Dilantin Oral Suspension is also used to control and prevent fits during or after a severe head injury or brain surgery. Dilantin Oral Suspension works by controlling the overactivity of the brain cells that cause seizures (fits). Thereby, Dilantin Oral Suspension helps in controlling epileptic fits involving spasms of the muscles and jerking (tonic-clonic seizures). Dilantin Oral Suspension may also be used to treat trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve pain). Dilantin Oral Suspension slows down the electrical impulses in the nerves and reduces their ability to transmit pain, thereby treating trigeminal neuralgia.

• Dilantin Oral Suspension can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor.
• Your doctor will determine the dosage and timing of Dilantin Oral Suspension based on your medical condition.
• Check the label for directions. Shake the bottle well before each use.
• Take the prescribed dose orally using the measuring cup provided with the package.
• Avoid using regular household spoons, as they may not accurately measure the dose correctly.

• A ketogenic diet (low in carbohydrates and high in fats) is recommended for people with epilepsy. This diet helps in utilizing fat instead of glucose for the generation of energy.
• The Atkins diet (high fat and controlled carbohydrates) is recommended for adolescents and adults.
• Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Exercise, meditation, and yoga can help lower stress, decrease pain sensitivity, and improve coping skills.
• Prepare your living area; small changes may reduce the risk of physical injury during a seizure.
• Install an alarm or emergency device to get assistance during a seizure attack.
• Have a seizure response plan; this helps those around you know what to do.
• Understand what triggers seizures and try reducing or avoiding them.
• Please pay attention to overall health, as it can help in reducing seizure activity.

Do not take Dilantin Oral Suspension if you are allergic to any of its contents. Stop taking Dilantin Oral Suspension and consult your doctor if you develop any skin rashes (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), swollen glands (anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome - AHS), or have suicidal thoughts. Inform your doctor if you have anaemia, alcoholism, blood disorders, depression, porphyria (a genetic disorder that disrupts the production of haemoglobin), vitamin D deficiency, or heart, kidney, or liver problems. Avoid taking Dilantin Oral Suspension if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by your doctor. Dilantin Oral Suspension should be given to children only if prescribed by a doctor. Let your doctor know if you have diabetes, as intake of Dilantin Oral Suspension affects the blood sugar level. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Dilantin Oral Suspension , as it might cause unpleasant side effects. Intake of Dilantin Oral Suspension may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving or operating any heavy machinery.