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PHENOBARB is a brand name for Phenobarbital (also known as Phenobarbitone), supplied as a tablet. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
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PHENOBARB
Tablets are administered orally.
Sedative:
Adults (≥18 years): 15 to 30 mg, 2 or 3 times a day. Children (<18 years): 2 mg/kg or 60 mg/m2 of body surface 3 times a day.
Hypnotic:
Adults (≥18 years): 100 to 200 mg at bedtime.
Anticonvulsant:
Adults (≥18 years): 50 to 100 mg, 2 or 3 times a day Children (<18 years): 15 to 50 mg, 2 or 3 times a day The usual adult dosage ranges from 30 to 600 mg daily. PHENOBARB ELIXIR is administered orally.
Sedative:
Adults (≥18 years): 4 to 8 mL, 2 or 3 times a day. DOSAGE FORMS, COMPOSITION AND PACKAGING Dosage Form and Strength Medicinal Ingredient Non-medicinal Ingredients Description and Packaging 15 mg tablets 15 mg phenobarbital USP gelatin, lactose monohydrate, maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose and stearic acid White, round, biconvex tablets which are debossed with ‘PH’ on one side and ‘15’, ‘30’, ‘60’ or ‘100’ on the other side.
Available in bottles of 500 tablets. 30 mg tablets 30 mg phenobarbital USP 60 mg tablets 60 mg phenobarbital USP gelatin, lactose monohydrate, maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide and stearic acid 100 mg tablets 100 mg phenobarbital USP 5 mg/mL elixir 5 mg/mL phenobarbital USP alcohol, anise oil, artificial lemon flavour, FD&C Red No.
2, glycerin, methylparaben, natural and artificial orange flavour, propylparaben, purified water, sodium chloride, sodium cyclamate, and sucrose Clear red liquid. Available in bottles of 100 mL. PHENOBARB and PHENOBARB ELIXIR Prescribing Information Page 12 of 19 READ THIS FOR SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF YOUR MEDICINE PATIENT MEDICATION INFORMATION CPHENOBARB (Phenobarbital Tablets USP) 15 mg, 30 mg, 60 mg 100 mg CPHENOBARB ELIXIR (Phenobarbital Oral Solution USP) 5 mg/mL Read this carefully before you or your child start taking PHENOBARB or PHENOBARB ELIXIR and each time you get a refill.
This leaflet is a summary and will not tell you everything about this drug. Talk to your healthcare professional about your or your child’s medical condition and treatment and ask if there is any new information about PHENOBARB or PHENOBARB ELIXIR.
What are PHENOBARB and PHENOBARB ELIXIR used for? PHENOBARB and PHENOBARB ELIXIR are used as: a sedative, for the relief of anxiety, tension and apprehension (nervousness) a hypnotic, for the short-term management of insomnia (sleeplessness) an anticonvulsant, for the long-term treatment of generalized seizures as prevention and treatment of febrile seizures (seizures that are seen with high body temperature) for the prevention and treatment of hyperbilirubinemia (a condition in which there is too much bilirubin in the blood) in newborns, and in patients with bile build up in the liver.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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How do PHENOBARB and PHENOBARB ELIXIR work? It is not completely known how phenobarbital works. What are the ingredients in PHENOBARB TABLETS?
Medicinal ingredients:
PHENOBARB TABLETS contain: Each 15 mg tablet: 15 mg phenobarbital Each 30 mg tablet: 30 mg phenobarbital Each 60 mg tablet: 60 mg phenobarbital Each 100 mg tablet: 100 mg phenobarbital PHENOBARB and PHENOBARB ELIXIR Prescribing Information Page 13 of 19 Non-medicinal ingredients: PHENOBARB TABLETS: Each 15 mg and 30 mg tablet contains the following non-medicinal ingredients: gelatin, lactose monohydrate, maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose and stearic acid.
Each 60 mg and 100 mg tablet contains the following non-medicinal ingredients: gelatin, lactose monohydrate, maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide and stearic acid. What are the ingredients in PHENOBARB ELIXIR?
Medicinal ingredients:
PHENOBARB ELIXIR contains: Each 1 mL of elixir: 5 mg phenobarbital Non-medicinal ingredients: PHENOBARB ELIXIR: The elixir contains the following non-medicinal ingredients: alcohol, anise oil, artificial lemon flavour, FD&C Red No.
2, glycerin, methylparaben, natural and artificial orange flavour, propylparaben, purified water, sodium chloride, sodium cyclamate, and sucrose.
PHENOBARB and PHENOBARB ELIXIR come in the following dosage forms:
PHENOBARB tablets are available in 4 dosage strengths containing 15 mg, 30 mg, 60 mg, or 100 mg phenobarbital. PHENOBARB ELIXIR is available as a clear red liquid containing 5 mg/mL phenobarbital. Do not use PHENOBARB and PHENOBARB ELIXIR if you or your child: is allergic to the active ingredient, phenobarbital, or any of the other ingredients, or to barbituric acid derivatives have the following symptom or problems: - Porphyria (a genetic disorder that can cause nervous system, blood, and skin problems).
- Lung problems or severe respiratory depression - Liver or kidney problems - Pauses in breathing during sleep - Suicidal thoughts - Alcohol addiction - Drug addiction - Have uncontrolled pain To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional about any health conditions or problems you or your child may have BEFORE taking PHENOBARB or PHENOBARB ELIXIR, including if you or your child: Have ever had a rash or unusual reaction while taking phenobarbital or any other anti- epileptic drug.
Drink alcohol. Drinking alcohol with Phenobarbital products may make you less alert and may make any feelings of anger, confusion or sadness worse. PHENOBARB and PHENOBARB ELIXIR Prescribing Information Page 14 of 19 Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
You must only take PHENOBARB or PHENOBARB ELIXIR during pregnancy if your doctor tells you to. - If you become pregnant while taking PHENOBARB or PHENOBARB ELIXIR, talk to your healthcare provider about registering with the North American Antiepileptic Drug (NAAED) Pregnancy Registry.
The purpose of this registry is to collect information about the safety of antiepileptic medicine during pregnancy. You can enroll in this registry by calling 1-888-233-2334. org/. Are nursing or plan to nurse your baby. Nursing while you are taking […]