Phenobarbitone

,About Phenobarbitone,

,Phenobarbitone Tablet is an anticonvulsant/antiepileptic used to treat seizures. This drug falls under the category Epilepsy/Convulsion and belongs to the class of anticonvulsants called barbiturate anticonvulsants.,

,How effective is Phenobarbitone?,

,Phenobarbitone Tablet is effective in treating all sorts of seizures (except absence type) and congestive heart failure. This drug works by inhibiting the spread of abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which occurs in a seizure. Phenobarbitone is also used as a sedative-hypnotic drug due to its depressant activity on the brain. ,

,Can I buy Phenobarbitone in Pakistan?,

,You can now buy Phenobarbitone tablets online from emeds Pharmacy by simply completing the online ordering process. There is no particular need for you to physically visit a pharmacy or book an appointment with a doctor as you can safely and securely have medicines delivered to your home or another choice of location. If you have any query relating to ordering Phenobarbitone tablets online via our website, feel free to contact us on 0311 113 6337 where a qualified member of the team will be available to assist you.,

,What dose should I choose?,

,For adults, an oral dose of 60-180 mg at night. For children, the dose is 5-8mg/kg. ,

,As a sedative in adults, the oral dose is 30-120 mg daily divided into 2-3 doses.,

,As a sedative in children, the oral dose is 2 mg/kg.,

,What are the side-effects and other warnings when taking Phenobarbitone?,

,The common side-effects of Phenobarbitone include:,

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,Drowsiness,
,Headache,
,Tiredness,
,Loss of appetite,
,Nausea and vomiting,
,Cardiac and respiratory depression,
,Ataxia,
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,If you’re allergic to anticonvulsants or other barbiturates, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Notify your doctor before using this drug if you have a liver or kidney disease, or a mental disorder. ,

,This drug causes drowsiness, so do not drive or operate machinery while taking this drug. If you are pregnant, might become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant or breast-feeding or even planning to breast-feed, speak to your doctor or a pharmacist at emeds Pharmacy before using this tablet.,

,Inform your doctor about any other prescription/nonprescription drugs you may be taking. ,