SPL Set ID: db8c69b0-4697-433e-98c7-b0b2d2c52a83

DILANTIN (phenytoin) is related to the barbiturates in chemical structure, but has a five-membered ring. The chemical name is 5,5-diphenyl-2,4 imidazolidinedione, having the following structural formula: Each 30 mg DILANTIN- ( extended phenytoin sodium capsule , USP) for oral administration contains 30 mg phenytoin sodium, USP. Also contains confectioner’s sugar, NF; lactose monohydrate, NF; magnesium stearate, NF; and talc, USP. The capsule shell cap and body components contain D&C yellow No. 10 (cap); FD&C red No. 3 (cap); gelatin (cap and body); and titanium dioxide (cap and body). Product in vivo performance is characterized by a slow and extended rate of absorption with peak blood concentrations expected in 4 to 12 hours as contrasted to Prompt Phenytoin Sodium Capsules , USP with a rapid rate of absorption with peak blood concentration expected in 1½ to 3 hours. Each 100 mg DILANTIN- 100 mg ( extended phenytoin sodium capsule, USP) for oral administration contains 100 mg phenytoin sodium. Also contains confectioner’s sugar, NF; lactose monohydrate, NF; magnesium stearate, NF; and talc, USP. The capsule body contains gelatin, NF and titanium dioxide, USP. The capsule cap contains D&C red No. 28; FD&C yellow No. 6; and gelatin NF. Product in vivo performance is characterized by a slow and extended rate of absorption with peak blood concentrations expected in 4 to 12 hours as contrasted to Prompt Phenytoin Sodium Capsules , USP with a rapid rate of absorption with peak blood concentration expected in 1½ to 3 hours. chemical structure