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Barbee Information

Barbee is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Epilepsy. Barbee also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Barbee is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Common side effects of Barbee include Vertigo. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Barbee can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Barbee normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Barbee's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Barbee related warnings talks about Barbee's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Barbee is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Respiratory Depression, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Barbee contraindications section.

Besides this, Barbee may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Barbee is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.


Barbee Benefits & Uses

Barbee is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Barbee 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:
  • 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:
  • 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:
  • 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:
  • 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:
  • 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:
  • 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

Barbee Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Barbee is used -

Severe

  • Drowsiness

Moderate

Mild

  • Diarrhoea
  • Photosensitivity

Common

Barbee Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Barbee safe for pregnant women?


    Barbee can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Barbee right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Barbee safe during breastfeeding?


    Barbee should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Barbee on the Kidneys?


    Barbee rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Barbee on the Liver?


    Side effects of Barbee rarely affect the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Barbee on the Heart?


    Barbee may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Barbee with Other Drugs

Barbee should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Mild


Barbee Contraindications

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


Frequently asked Questions about Barbee

  • Is this Barbee habit forming or addictive?


    Yes, you can get addicted to Barbee. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.

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


    You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Barbee. So it is best to avoid driving.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Barbee only on doctor's advice.

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


    Yes, Barbee is useful in treating mental disorders.

    Yes

Barbee Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Barbee


    Taking Barbee with food does not cause any problems.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Barbee


    Consumption of alcohol and Barbee together may have severe effects on your health.

    Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 85-87


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