Sodium Diphenyl Hydantoinate in the Treatment of Epilepsy: Preliminary Observations in Severe Cases

1 September 1939

journal article
research article
Published by Royal College of Psychiatrists in Journal of Mental Science

Vol. 85 (358) , 976-985
https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.85.358.976

Abstract

The present communication is a preliminary report on 12 certifiedcases suffering from insanity with epilepsy treated with solantoin, a preparation of sodium diphenyl hydantoinate. This paper also discusses the site of action of the drug, and the possible relationship between its excretion and toxic effects.