A soft toothbrush, electric toothbrush, water pik or toothette is suggested for gum massage. Your child may need more dental visits. Notify your child's dentist that your child is taking phenytoin. Do not give phenytoin within 1 hour before or after milk or formula. Phenytoin will not be absorbed well if taken with milk or formula.
Phenytoin is available in a chewable tablet form for patients who have trouble swallowing pills.
The suspension form of phenytoin should generally be avoided. If the liquid suspension form is to be given to your child, be sure to shake it well before using it. Read the medicine label carefully every time you give your child a dose of this medicine. Give only as directed. Notify your child's doctor if your child becomes pregnant, is planning to become pregnant, or is breast feeding a baby.