Barbinal 60mg Tablet
(PHENOBARBITONE)

Are there any tests available which check the levels of Gardenal in the blood?
Yes, laboratory tests are available. If you feel excessively sleepy and experience tremor or balance issues or double vision, inform your doctor and get the levels checked.

Can Gardenal cause withdrawal symptoms?
Yes, suddenly stopping Gardenal can cause withdrawal symptoms which include sleeplessness, anxiety, tremor, dizziness, nausea, fits, and delirium.

Can I take folic acid with Gardenal?
Gardenal causes folic acid deficiency which is responsible for certain types of anemia (megaloblastic anemia) in some patients. But if you take folic acid, then it may decrease the levels of Gardenal in your body. This may lead to seizures. Therefore, folic acid should be avoided.

Can I take folic acid with Phenotone?
Phenotone causes folic acid deficiency which is responsible for certain types of anemia (megaloblastic anemia) in some patients. But if you take folic acid, then it may decrease the levels of Phenotone in your body. This may lead to seizures. Therefore, folic acid should be avoided.

Can Epitan cause addiction?
Yes, Epitan may cause addiction in patients with a history of alcoholism and drug abuse if they take it for a prolonged time. Therefore, Epitan should be avoided in such patients.

What are the effects of Barbinol in children?
Barbinol is useful in treating many kinds of seizures in children. It is often considered as the first choice to treat certain kinds of seizures in newborns. The child taking Barbinol treatment may develop problems with behavior and learning. Side effects are much more likely to be troublesome if high doses are given or if too high a dose is given at the beginning of the treatment. It may be necessary to increase the dose very slowly over several months.