Phenobarbital Medication Information
Learn everything you need to know about Phenobarbital-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.
Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.
Explore Phenobarbital brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.
Generic Name : Phenobarbital Pronunciation : fee noe bar� bi tal ICD Code : Y47.0 Therapeutic Classification : AnticonvulsantsBrand Names or Trade Names of Phenobarbital
India :
Barbee |
Sedonal |
Epinil |
Epidard |
Fenobarb |
Ergophen |
Sebella |
G -30 |
Gardenal (200mg/ml) |
Phenobarbitone
International :
Luminal, Solfoton
Why is Phenobarbital Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a barbiturate, prescribed for seizures and as a sedative to relieve anxiety. It works by slowing activity in the brain.When should Phenobarbital not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Phenobarbital?
Child- PO- 1 to 3 mg/kg.Adult- PO- The recommended dose range is 30 to 120mg/day in divided doses.
IV - Doses of 10 mg/kg. Max: 1 g.
How should Phenobarbital be taken?
It comes as a tablet, capsule, and liquid to take by mouth, 10 minutes before meals and at bedtime.It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein, muscle or under the skin.
What are the warnings and precautions for Phenobarbital?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of increased eye pressure, enlarged prostate, intestinal blockage, myasthenia gravis, hernia, ulcer, kidney, heart, or liver disease, high blood pressure, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• It may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
• It should not be used in children less than 12 years old.
What are the side effects of Phenobarbital?
Most Common - Drowsiness.Central Nervous system - Agitation, confusion, incoordination, depression, abnormal dream, nervousness, mental disturbance, hallucinations, sleeplessness, anxiety, dizziness and thinking abnormality.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing.
Heart - Slow heart rate, low blood pressure and fainting.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting and constipation.
Miscellaneous - Headache, injection site reactions, hypersensitivity reactions such as shock, skin rashes; fever, liver damage and anemia.
What are the other precautions for Phenobarbital?
Avoid excess dosage.What are the storage conditions for Phenobarbital?
Store it at controlled room temperature (15�- 30� C), and in airtight container.Schedule : H
Prescription drugs - Drugs to be sold only under the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.
