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How to Take Phenobarbital and it's Dose


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.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

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.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Phenobarbital

This medication is a barbiturate, prescribed for seizures and as a sedative to relieve anxiety.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Phenobarbital

India :


International :


Luminal, Solfoton
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