Leaflet FENOBARBITAL 100mg tablets
Indicated for: epilepsy
Route of administration: oral
Substance: phenobarbital (antiepileptic)
ATC: N03AA02 (Nervous system | Antiepileptics | Barbiturates and derivatives)
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
Dose adjustment may be needed in liver disease.
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
This medicine may cause dependence or be misused.
May slow breathing, especially with alcohol or sedatives.
Avoid alcohol during treatment.
The dose must be followed strictly.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Stop taking the medicine and seek urgent medical help if a severe rash occurs.
Seek medical help if suicidal thoughts or major behavior changes occur.
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Phenobarbital is a barbiturate used for the treatment of epilepsy, particularly tonic-clonic and partial seizures. It is also used as a sedative or hypnotic in certain situations. It works by enhancing the inhibitory effect of GABA in the central nervous system.
The medication is administered orally or by injection, as directed by a doctor, usually once daily. It is important for patients to follow the treatment regimen and avoid alcohol consumption during use.
Patients should be aware of potential side effects, such as drowsiness, dizziness, or respiratory depression. It is important to inform the doctor of any unusual symptoms.
Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, and coordination disturbances. In rare cases, severe reactions such as liver toxicity or allergic reactions may occur. Patients should be informed of these risks before use.
General data about FENOBARBITAL 100mg
- Substance: phenobarbital
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-01-2014
- Product code: W43461001
- Concentration: 100mg
- Pharmaceutical form: tablets
- Quantity: 10
- Product type: Generic medicine
- Prescription status: TAB3 - Medicines dispensed with a special medical prescription for psychotropic substances, green in color.
Pharmaceutical forms available for phenobarbital
Concentrations available for phenobarbital
- 10%
- 100mg
- 100mg/ml
- 15mg
- 219mg/ml