Pheno is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pheno is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Monitor the baby for sleepiness, skin rash, and feeding issues.
UNSAFE
Pheno may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Pheno should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pheno may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Pheno is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
CAUTION
Pheno should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pheno may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Pheno is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Pheno 30mg Tablet
Introduction
Pheno belongs to a class of medicines called barbiturates. It is a prescription medicine used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures). They also have hypnotic properties. Means, they slow down the activity of the brain and can make you feel sleepy o ... Show more
Uses of Pheno
Epilepsy/Seizures
Side effects of Pheno
Common
Drowsiness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Hyperactivity
Depression
Confusion
Decreased blood pressure
Fatigue
Headache
Dizziness
Constipation
Excitement
Hangover
How to use Pheno
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pheno may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Pheno works
Pheno controls seizures or fits by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Quick Tips
Pheno helps in treatment and prevention of seizures.
It may be habit-forming with long-term use.
Talk with your doctor if it stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed.
It may make you very sleepy. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Inform your doctor if you notice pain in your joints or if you have a history of bone disease.
Get regular blood tests done to monitor the amount of medication in your body.
Talk to your doctor immediately if you notice skin rash accompanied with fever.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Oral
Sedation
Adult: 30-120 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses, do not exceed 400 mg/day
Status epilepticus ; Emergency management of acute seizures
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Child Dose
Oral
Sedation
Child: 2 mg/kg daily in 3 divided doses.
Status epilepticus ; Emergency management of acute seizures
Child: 3-5 mg/kg or 125 mg/m2 ... Show more
Severe renal and hepatic disorders. Severe respiratory depression, dyspnoea or airway obstruction; porphyria. Pregnancy.
Mode of Action
Phenobarbitone is a short-acting barbiturate. It depresses the sensory cortex, reduces motor activity, changes cerebellar function, and produces drows ... Show more
Precaution
Patient w/ history or sedative/hypnotic addiction; resp disease, depression or suicidal tendencies, hypoadrenalism. Avoid abrupt withdrawal. Mild to m ... Show more
Side Effect
Common
Ataxia,Dizziness,Drowsiness,Dysarthria,Fatigue,Headache,Irritability,Nystagmus,Paresthesia restlessness,Vertigo
Geriatric patients: Excitemen ... Show more
Interaction
May enhance the hepatotoxic potential of paracetemaol overdoses. May decrease levels/effects of various CYP isoenzyme substrates e.g. teniposide, meth ... Show more
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