Dose: 0.2 to 0.6 g
Single Dose: 0.4 (0.4)
Frequency: 24 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions:

Dose: 50 to 0 mg
Single Dose: 25 (25)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Initially dose is maintained by 50 to 100 mg until dose is reached between 100 & 400 mg
Instructions:

. The Molecular Weight of Mephenytoin is 218.25.

Mephenytoin is contraindicated in conditions like Diabetes mellitus,Cardiovascular disease,Hepatic impairment,Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Mephenytoin produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Dyscrasia. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Mephenytoin therapy.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Mephenytoin include Coma, Seizures, Blurred vision, Drowsiness, Confusion, Ataxia, Dizziness, Slurred speech.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Mephenytoin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Irritability, Fever, Nervousness, Rashes, Pain, Itching, Burning, Bleeding, nervousness, Porphyria.

Mephenytoin is primarily indicated in conditions like Epilepsy.

Mephenytoin is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementClorazepate (K)Divalproex (Na)Divalproex (Na) may interact with Mephenytoin. It can either increase or decrease the effect of Mephenytoin. phenobarbital. HydrocortisonePhenobarbitonePhenobarbital may interact with Mephenytoin. It can either increase or decrease the effect of Mephenytoin. Valproic AcidValproic Acid may interact with Mephenytoin. It can either increase or decrease the effect of Mephenytoin. These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Increased Alkaline Phosphatase LevelsIncreased blood glucose level

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Tablets Refrigeration and Freezing is not recommended. Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.

'Your doctor should check your progress at regular visits , especially during the first few months of treatment with this medicine. During this time the amount of medicine you are taking may have to be changed often to meet your individual needs. Do not start or stop taking any other medicine without your doctor''s advice. Other medicines may affect the way this medicine works . This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants'