Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Epilepsy

Other Benefits

Epilepsy
Insomnia

Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 3 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Phenotone may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Phenotone again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Phenotone. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Phenotone rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Phenotone may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Phenotone on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Depression
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Respiratory Depression
Liver Disease
Porphyria
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet

Is this Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

You may get addicted to Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet is useful in treating mental disorders.

Yes

Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet

Taking Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

How to take Phenotone?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Take Phenotone as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug. Precautions must be taken in patients with depression, respiratory disease, and improper liver or kidney function.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Phenotone a benzo?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Phenotone is not a benzo (benzodiazepine). It belongs to the class of drug known as barbiturates and it is mainly used for the prevention of seizures and insomnia.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Phenotone on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Phenotone should not be discontinued without doctors advice because sudden discontinuation of this drug can cause withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Phenotone cause weight gain?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

No, Phenotone does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. Hence, there is no direct association between weight gain and Phenotone till now.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Phenotone work?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Phenotone contains phenobarbitone which is a sedative & hypnotic agent. It is presumed that Phenotone works by suppressing the abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain through an increase in the activity of a chemical messenger known as GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid). It also induces drowsiness or sedation by depressing some parts of the brain such as sensory and motor cortex.