Phenobarbitone(50mg)
Uses
Phenobarbitone is used to control seizures (fits) in epilepsy patients and is also used to relieve anxiety. It may also be used as a sedative for patients about to undergo surgery; to treat people who are suffering from withdrawal symptoms from addiction to other seizure medication or who are going to stop medication.
How it works
Phenobarbitone belongs to a class of medication call barbiturates. It acts by slowing down the activity of the brain.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration for your indication.
Tablet (taken preferably at the same time daily) for epilepsy:
Children: 5-10 mg/kg of body weight daily.
Adults: 50-100 mg 2 to 3 times daily.
Common side effects
Common: Drowsiness, lack of energy, depression, lack of coordination or jerky movements, confusion or memory problems, problems with concentrating.
Uncommon: Suicidal thoughts, fever or jaundice like symptoms, sores on skin or mouth ulcers, bruising or bleeding, shedding of skin, swelling in the glands, sensitivity to light, hyperactivity or irritability or aggression, fits, low blood pressure, fibromas, reduced thyroid hormones, folate, vitamin K, phosphate or calcium in blood, inflammation of tendons, softening of bones and joint pain, anemia.
Who should not take
Individuals who are allergic to phenobarbitone or any other ingredient of the tablet or elixir like lactose.
Individuals who have severe kidney or liver diseases.
Patients who are suffering from severe breathing problems.
Patients who are suffering from porphyria (disturbance of metabolism that can be seen as disorders of the skin or other organs).
Pregnant or breast-feeding. Phenytoin(100mg)
Uses
Phenytoin is used to control seizures (fits) in epilepsy patients. It is also used to prevent and treat seizures (fits) in patients who are having surgery in the brain or nervous system.
How it works
Phenytoin belongs to a class of medication called anti-convulsants. It acts by slowing down the abnormal electrical activity of the brain that causes seizures.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration for your indication.
Adults: 200-500 mg daily either at one time or 2-3 divided doses.
Children: 5 mg/kg of body weight daily either at one time or 2-3 divided doses.
Common side effects
Common: Drowsiness, lack of energy, depression, lack of coordination or jerky movements, slurred speech, confusion or memory problems, nausea, vomiting, constipation, nervousness, rash, headache or sleep problems.
Uncommon: Suicidal thoughts, fever or jaundice like symptoms, sores on skin or mouth ulcers/sores, bruising or bleeding, shedding of skin, swelling in the glands, sensitivity to light, inflammation of tendons, softening of bones and joint pain, anemia, severe stomach pain, sores around eyes, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (severe skin rashes which are red and start and then turn purple causing pain and burning on skin and spreading to the rest of the body causing blistering and peeling), increased glucose level.
Who should not take
Individuals who are allergic to phenytoin or any other ingredient of the tablet or solution like sucrose or ethanol.
Patients with porphyria (disturbance of metabolism that can be seen as disorders of the skin or other organs).
Pregnant or breast-feeding.
Phenobarbitone(50mg)
Uses
Phenobarbitone is used to control seizures (fits) in epilepsy patients and is also used to relieve anxiety. It may also be used as a sedative for patients about to undergo surgery; to treat people who are suffering from withdrawal symptoms from addiction to other seizure medication or who are going to stop medication.
How it works
Phenobarbitone belongs to a class of medication call barbiturates. It acts by slowing down the activity of the brain.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration for your indication.
Tablet (taken preferably at the same time daily) for epilepsy:
Children: 5-10 mg/kg of body weight daily.
Adults: 50-100 mg 2 to 3 times daily.
Common side effects
Common: Drowsiness, lack of energy, depression, lack of coordination or jerky movements, confusion or memory problems, problems with concentrating.
Uncommon: Suicidal thoughts, fever or jaundice like symptoms, sores on skin or mouth ulcers, bruising or bleeding, shedding of skin, swelling in the glands, sensitivity to light, hyperactivity or irritability or aggression, fits, low blood pressure, fibromas, reduced thyroid hormones, folate, vitamin K, phosphate or calcium in blood, inflammation of tendons, softening of bones and joint pain, anemia.
Who should not take
Individuals who are allergic to phenobarbitone or any other ingredient of the tablet or elixir like lactose.
Individuals who have severe kidney or liver diseases.
Patients who are suffering from severe breathing problems.
Patients who are suffering from porphyria (disturbance of metabolism that can be seen as disorders of the skin or other organs).
Pregnant or breast-feeding. Phenytoin(100mg)
Uses
Phenytoin is used to control seizures (fits) in epilepsy patients. It is also used to prevent and treat seizures (fits) in patients who are having surgery in the brain or nervous system.
How it works
Phenytoin belongs to a class of medication called anti-convulsants. It acts by slowing down the abnormal electrical activity of the brain that causes seizures.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration for your indication.
Adults: 200-500 mg daily either at one time or 2-3 divided doses.
Children: 5 mg/kg of body weight daily either at one time or 2-3 divided doses.
Common side effects
Common: Drowsiness, lack of energy, depression, lack of coordination or jerky movements, slurred speech, confusion or memory problems, nausea, vomiting, constipation, nervousness, rash, headache or sleep problems.
Uncommon: Suicidal thoughts, fever or jaundice like symptoms, sores on skin or mouth ulcers/sores, bruising or bleeding, shedding of skin, swelling in the glands, sensitivity to light, inflammation of tendons, softening of bones and joint pain, anemia, severe stomach pain, sores around eyes, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (severe skin rashes which are red and start and then turn purple causing pain and burning on skin and spreading to the rest of the body causing blistering and peeling), increased glucose level.
Who should not take
Individuals who are allergic to phenytoin or any other ingredient of the tablet or solution like sucrose or ethanol.
Patients with porphyria (disturbance of metabolism that can be seen as disorders of the skin or other organs).
Pregnant or breast-feeding.
