How to Safely Clean Off Dilantin

Dilantin is a brand-name, antiseizure medication often prescribed for people diagnosed with epilepsy. Its generic name is phenytoin and it's available in capsules, liquid suspension and chewable tablets. Never stop taking Dilantin without your physician's approval. Outdated or unneeded medication must be disposed of properly. If Dilantin is accidentally spilled on yourself or on a surface, care must be taken to safely clean the affected area. Dilantin's material safety data sheet, or MSDS, warns that the drug "is very hazardous in case of ingestion" and that "severe over-exposure can result in death." It is also eye and inhalation irritant as well as mild skin irritant.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Non-abrasive soap
• Emollient
• Shovel
• Paper towels

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Instructions

Skin Contact

• 1

  Flush affected area immediately with water.

• 2

  Wash the affected area with nonabrasive soap and running water. Clean skin folds, creases, crevices and groin areas thoroughly and carefully.

• 3

  Cover the affected area with an emollient. An emollient is a skin-softening agent such as lotion.

• 4

  If irritation continues, seek medical attention.

Non-Skin Accidental Release Cleanup

• 5

  Put spilled solids in waste container if it's a small spill. Wipe up liquids with a paper towel and throw the towel into the waste container.

• 6

  Put large spills into a waste disposal container using a shovel. This is likelier to occur in an industrial rather than residential setting.

• 7

  Wash hands thoroughly with nonabrasive soap and water.