Phenobarbital Medication Information
Get detailed information on Phenobarbital, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Phenobarbital provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Phenobarbital Pronunciation : fee noe bar� bi tal ICD Code : Y47.0 Therapeutic Classification : AnticonvulsantsTrade Names/Brand Names of Phenobarbital
India :
Gardenal (20mg/5ml) |
Epinil |
Gardenal (60mg) |
Phenobarbital SOD (200mg/ml) |
Shenobar |
Gardenal (200mg/ml) |
Phenbarb (30mg/100mg) |
Barbinol (30 ml) |
Phenobarbitone Sodium |
Epinil (30 mg)
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.
