DEA schedule
Is phenytoin a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for phenytoin from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. 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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| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 54 prescription listings from 29 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | phenytoin is not on the list |
Phenytoin NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58151-115 | Dilantin-125 | suspension | 125 mg/5mL | Viatris Specialty LLC | None |
| 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 |
| 0071-0007 | Dilantin Infatabs | tablet, chewable | 50 mg/1 | Parke-Davis Div of Pfizer Inc | None |
| 0615-8556 | Extended Phenytoin Sodium | capsule | 100 mg/1 | NCS HealthCare of KY, LLC dba Vangard Labs | None |
| 60687-841 | Extended Phenytoin Sodium | capsule | 100 mg/1 | American Health Packaging | None |
| 65162-212 | Extended Phenytoin Sodium | capsule | 100 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | None |
| 65862-692 | Extended Phenytoin Sodium | capsule | 100 mg/1 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | None |
| 70518-2227 | Extended Phenytoin Sodium | capsule | 100 mg/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
| 72162-2514 | Extended Phenytoin Sodium | capsule | 100 mg/1 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 0378-2670 | Phenytek | capsule, extended release | 200 mg/1 | Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 67046-1486 | Phenytek | capsule, extended release | 200 mg/1 | Coupler LLC | None |
| 0378-3750 | Phenytek | capsule, extended release | 300 mg/1 | Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 0121-0892 | Phenytoin | suspension | 125 mg/5mL | PAI Holdings, LLC dba PAI Pharma | None |
| 17856-4070 | Phenytoin | suspension | 125 mg/5mL | ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP. | None |
| 51672-4069 | Phenytoin | suspension | 125 mg/5mL | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. | None |
| 59762-0531 | Phenytoin | suspension | 125 mg/5mL | Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 60687-275 | Phenytoin | suspension | 125 mg/5mL | American Health Packaging | None |
| 0615-8623 | Phenytoin | tablet, chewable | 50 mg/1 | NCS HealthCare of KY, LLC dba Vangard Labs | None |
| 0904-7199 | Phenytoin | tablet, chewable | 50 mg/1 | Major Pharmaceuticals | None |
| 51672-4146 | Phenytoin | tablet, chewable | 50 mg/1 | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. | None |
| 60687-156 | Phenytoin | tablet, chewable | 50 mg/1 | American Health Packaging | None |
| 64980-573 | Phenytoin | tablet, chewable | 50 mg/1 | Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. | None |
| 70518-0841 | Phenytoin | tablet, chewable | 50 mg/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
| 0615-8424 | Phenytoin Infatabs | tablet, chewable | 50 mg/1 | NCS HealthCare of KY, LLC dba Vangard Labs | None |
| 66993-372 | Phenytoin Infatabs | tablet, chewable | 50 mg/1 | Prasco Laboratories | None |
| 61919-815 | PHENYTOIN SODIUM | capsule | 100 mg/1 | DIRECT RX | None |
| 0904-7416 | Phenytoin Sodium | capsule, extended release | 100 mg/1 | Major Pharmaceuticals | None |
| 29300-379 | Phenytoin Sodium | capsule, extended release | 100 mg/1 | Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc. | None |
| 50090-3539 | Phenytoin Sodium | capsule, extended release | 100 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50090-5700 | Phenytoin Sodium | capsule, extended release | 100 mg/1 | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 50268-719 | Phenytoin Sodium | capsule, extended release | 100 mg/1 | AvPAK | None |
| 51407-982 | Phenytoin Sodium | capsule, extended release | 100 mg/1 | Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. | None |
| 51672-4111 | Phenytoin Sodium | capsule, extended release | 100 mg/1 | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. | None |
| 67046-0585 | Phenytoin Sodium | capsule, extended release | 100 mg/1 | Coupler LLC | None |
| 70518-0107 | Phenytoin Sodium | capsule, extended release | 100 mg/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
| 70518-2293 | Phenytoin Sodium | capsule, extended release | 100 mg/1 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | None |
| 71610-869 | Phenytoin Sodium | capsule, extended release | 100 mg/1 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | None |
| 71610-934 | Phenytoin Sodium | capsule, extended release | 100 mg/1 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | None |
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Questions
Is phenytoin a controlled substance?
No. 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 phenytoin a narcotic?
No. 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 Phenytoin
- What is Phenytoin used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for DilantinFDA Orange Book
- Generic for Dilantin-125FDA Orange Book
- What is Dilantin used for?FDA label uses
- Is Dilantin a controlled substance?Federal schedule
- What is Phenytek used for?FDA label uses
- Is Phenytek a controlled substance?Federal schedule
- Anti-epileptic Agents listFDA drug class
- NDC 58151-115Phenytoin NDC record
- NDC 0071-0007Phenytoin NDC record
- NDC 0121-0892Phenytoin NDC record