DEA schedule
Is Dilantin a controlled substance?
Dilantin contains phenytoin. Federal schedule from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Dilantin (phenytoin) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and phenytoin is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 3 prescription listings from 2 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | phenytoin is not on the list |
Dilantin NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58151-110 | DILANTIN | capsule, extended release | 100 mg/1 | Viatris Specialty LLC | None |
| 58151-118 | DILANTIN | capsule, extended release | 30 mg/1 | Viatris Specialty LLC | None |
| 70518-4325 | DILANTIN | capsule, extended release | 30 mg/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
Questions
Is Dilantin a controlled substance?
No. Dilantin (phenytoin) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and phenytoin is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is Dilantin a narcotic?
No. Dilantin (phenytoin) is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Anti-epileptic Agent.
Does this page cover state schedules?
No. This page reports the federal schedule only. Some states schedule drugs on their own; check your state board of pharmacy.
More on Dilantin
- What is Dilantin used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for DilantinFDA Orange Book
- What is Phenytoin used for?FDA label uses
- Is Phenytoin a controlled substance?Federal schedule
- Generic for Dilantin-125FDA Orange Book
- Anti-epileptic Agents listFDA drug class
- NDC 58151-110Dilantin NDC record
- NDC 58151-118Dilantin NDC record
- NDC 70518-4325Dilantin NDC record