fosphenytoin sodium · Medicine question

What does PE mean on a prescription?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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PE means phenytoin sodium equivalents. Fosphenytoin amounts must be prescribed and administered using PE terminology to avoid conversion and vial-content errors.

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