Gardenal 30mg Tablet

This tablet alternatively known as phenobarbitone or phenobarb, it is used in the treatment of all types of seizures barring absence seizures. It can also help to treat epilepsy, insomnia and the uncomfortable symptoms of drug withdrawal. This medicine works by affecting GABA receptors. The drug facilitates the production of GABA (Gamma Amino Butyric Acid) an amino acid that helps in reducing the excitability of neurons.

The drug is contraindicated in patients who have suffered or are suffering from porphyria, hypersensitivity or allergy to barbiturates, respiratory insufficiency, hyperkinesia, liver cell deterioration, and other liver problems. It has also been known to cause complications when used with drugs like acepromazine, adipilon, etc.

• Epilepsy

• Seizures

• Insomnia

• Sedation

• Status Epilepticus

• Preoperative Sedation

• Allergy

• Porphyria

• Drowsiness

• Skin Rash

• Nausea

• Vertigo

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Consult your doctor before using this medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Gardenal 30mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Phenotone 30Mg Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Luminal 30mg Tablet

  Bayer Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Barbee 30Mg Tablet

  Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd

• Emgard 30Mg Tablet

  Medo Pharma

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

This tablet is used in the treatment of epilepsy and works by affecting GABA receptors. The drug facilitates the production of GABA (Gamma AminoButryic Acid) an amino acid that helps in reducing the excitability of neurons.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  It is advised not to drink alcohol during the course of this medication.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This medication reacts with Quetiapine, Valproic Acid, Buspirone, Amlodipine, Codeine, Amiodarone.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  This medication reacts with Respiratory Depression, Cardiovascular disorders, Liver disease and Kidney Disease.