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Phenobarbital is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Phenobarbital is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Phenobarbital safe for pregnant women?
Phenobarbital can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Phenobarbital right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Phenobarbital safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Phenobarbital. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Phenobarbital on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Phenobarbital on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Phenobarbital on the Liver?
Phenobarbital may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Phenobarbital on the Heart?
Phenobarbital has very mild side effects on the heart.
Phenobarbital should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Phenobarbital unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Phenobarbital habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Phenobarbital. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Phenobarbital you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Phenobarbital is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Phenobarbital can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Phenobarbital
Taking Phenobarbital with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Phenobarbital
Taking Phenobarbital with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Phenobarbital should not be taken with clonazepam. Taking these drugs together is more likely to increases the sedative (drowsiness) effect. Hence, you are advised to avoid taking them together.
Yes, Long-term use of Phenobarbital might result in psychological and physiological dependence (addiction). Hence its long-term use should be avoided.
No, Phenobarbital should not be taken along with Xanax (alprazolam). Taking these drugs together is more likely to increase the side effects of both of these medicines such as increased sedation (drowsiness). Hence, you are advised to avoid taking them together.
Yes, Phenobarbital can help with anxiety or tension because it can induce sleep but it is generally not preferred for the treatment of anxiety due to its side effects.
Phenobarbital is a brand name of phenobarbital (Phenobarbitone) and it comes in form of a tablet, injection, syrup, and oral drops. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs known as barbiturates (sedative & hypnotic). It is used mainly for the treatment of seizures and epilepsy. It is also used for the treatment of insomnia (sleeplessness). It is used off-label in the management of hyperbilirubinemia (high levels of bilirubin in the blood).
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 85-87