Phenobarb 60mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called barbiturates. It is used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures). They also have hypnotic properties. This means, they slow down the activity of the brain and can make you feel sleepy or dizzy. Phenobarb 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it may be habit-forming with long-term use. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, hyperactivity, depression, confusion, decreased blood pressure, and fatigue. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Remember to consult your doctor if you notice severe rashes, especially accompanied by fever after taking this medicine. It should be noted that long-term use of this medicine can cause pain in joints also.

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Hyperactivity
• Depression
• Confusion
• Decreased blood pressure
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Excitement
• Hangover

Chemical Class::Barbituric Acid Derivative|Habit Forming::Yes|Therapeutic Class::NEURO CNS|Action Class::Barbiturate

• Q. Q. What is Phenobarb 60mg Tablet used for??
  Ans: Phenobarb 60mg Tablet is prescribed to control seizures or fits. Phenobarb 60mg Tablet belongs to barbiturate group of medicines. In exceptional circumstances, it is also used to treat seizures that sometimes accompany a high fever in children.
• Q. Q. What if I forget to take Phenobarb 60mg Tablet??
  Ans: If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the forgotten dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the forgotten dose.
• Q. Q. Can Phenobarb 60mg Tablet cause addiction??
  Ans: Yes, Phenobarb 60mg Tablet may cause addiction in patients with a history of alcoholism and drug abuse if they take it for a prolonged time. Therefore, Phenobarb 60mg Tablet should be avoided in such patients.
• Q. Q. What are the long-term side effects of Phenobarb 60mg Tablet??
  Ans: Long-term use of phenobarbital can lead to changes in the soft tissues of the body. Symptoms include pain in the joints or thickening in areas such as the palm or the bottom of the foot. If you notice any changes of this kind, tell the doctor.
• Q. Q. Can I stop taking Phenobarb 60mg Tablet once my seizures get controlled??
  Ans: No, you should not stop taking Phenobarb 60mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. Sudden withdrawal can cause sleeplessness, anxiety, tremor, dizziness, feeling sick, fits and delirium. The dose of Phenobarb 60mg Tablet should be reduced gradually.
• Q. Q. What will happen if I accidentally take more than the recommended dose of Phenobarb 60mg Tablet??
  Ans: Swallowing more than the recommended doses may cause drowsiness, speech problems, jerky movements, jerky eye movements, loss of inhibition, reduced reflex response, low body temperature, low blood pressure and breathing problems. Contact your nearest hospital emergency services or your doctor immediately.
• Q. Q. What are the effects of Phenobarb 60mg Tablet in children??
  Ans: Phenobarb 60mg Tablet 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 Phenobarb 60mg Tablet 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.
• Q. Q. Can I take folic acid with Phenobarb 60mg Tablet??
  Ans: Phenobarb 60mg Tablet 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 Phenobarb 60mg Tablet in your body. This may lead to seizures. Therefore, folic acid should be avoided.
• Q. Q. For how long do I need to take Phenobarb 60mg Tablet??
  Ans: You should take Phenobarb 60mg Tablet for the duration advised by your doctor. This drug has a habit-forming effect, therefore, its long-term use is not recommended.
• Q. Q. Are there any tests available which check the levels of Phenobarb 60mg Tablet in the blood??
  Ans: 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.
• Q. Q. Can Phenobarb 60mg Tablet cause withdrawal symptoms??
  Ans: Yes, suddenly stopping Phenobarb 60mg Tablet can cause withdrawal symptoms which include sleeplessness, anxiety, tremor, dizziness, nausea, fits, and delirium.

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