Review the side-effects of Phenobarbitone as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous system - Agitation, confusion, involuntary movements, incoordination, CNS depression, nightmares, nervousness, mental disturbance, hallucinations, sleeplessness, anxiety, drowsiness, and dizziness and thinking abnormality.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath.
Heart - Slow heart rate, low blood pressure and fainting.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting and constipation.
Miscellaneous - Headache, injection site reactions, hypersensitivity reactions, fever, liver damage and anemia.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous system - Agitation, confusion, involuntary movements, incoordination, CNS depression, nightmares, nervousness, mental disturbance, hallucinations, sleeplessness, anxiety, drowsiness, and dizziness and thinking abnormality.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath.
Heart - Slow heart rate, low blood pressure and fainting.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting and constipation.
Miscellaneous - Headache, injection site reactions, hypersensitivity reactions, fever, liver damage and anemia.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Phenobarbitone
Phenobarbitone generic is a barbiturate, prescribed for seizures, and treating sleep disorders.Brand Names or Trade Names of Phenobarbitone
India :
Gardenal (20mg/5ml) |
Cadiphylate Elixir (12mg/4mg/80mg/50mg/1mg/0.55mL/5mL) |
Cadiphylate Elixir (12mg/4mg/80mg/50mg/1mg/0.55mL/5mL) |
Luminal (30 mg) |
Phenobarb |
Luminal |
Phenobarb (60 mg) |
Emgard (15 mg) |
Emgard (30 mg) |
Emgard (60 mg) |
Barbinol |
Gardenal |
Gardenal (60 mg) |
Phenobarbitone Inj |
Barbinol 100 |
Fenobarb Inj
