Phenobarbitone
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for CNS, Nerve & Mental Health treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Take orally with a full glass of water, usually as a single dose at bedtime, with or without food. Taper very slowly over several weeks when discontinuing to prevent life-threatening withdrawal seizures and status epilepticus.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Drowsiness, sedation, ataxia, cognitive impairment, behavioral hyperactivity in children, depression. Rare/Severe: Physical dependence and severe withdrawal syndrome, respiratory depression, megaloblastic anemia, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and osteomalacia.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
High risk of dependence and severe withdrawal seizures; never stop abruptly. Potent inducer of hepatic microsomal enzymes; markedly accelerates clearance of oral contraceptives, anticoagulants, and steroids. Contraindicated in acute intermittent porphyria and severe respiratory depression.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Phenobarbitone
Found 4 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Phenobarbitone Tablets 30mg
Phenobarbitone (Phenobarbital) is a long-acting barbiturate anticonvulsant on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It binds allosterically to GABAA receptors, prolonging the open duration of neuronal chloride ion channels, enhancing GABA-mediated inhibition, and suppressing glutamate-mediated excitation. Indicated for generalized tonic-clonic seizures, focal seizures, and neonatal seizures.
Phenobarbitone Tablets 60 mg
Phenobarbitone (Phenobarbital) is a long-acting barbiturate anticonvulsant on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It binds allosterically to GABAA receptors, prolonging the open duration of neuronal chloride ion channels, enhancing GABA-mediated inhibition, and suppressing glutamate-mediated excitation. Indicated for generalized tonic-clonic seizures, focal seizures, and neonatal seizures.
Phenobarbitone 200mg/1ml Injection
Phenobarbitone (Phenobarbital) is a long-acting barbiturate anticonvulsant on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It binds allosterically to GABAA receptors, prolonging the open duration of neuronal chloride ion channels, enhancing GABA-mediated inhibition, and suppressing glutamate-mediated excitation. Indicated for generalized tonic-clonic seizures, focal seizures, and neonatal seizures.
Phenobarbitone Sodium 20mg per 5ml Syrup
Phenobarbitone (Phenobarbital) is a long-acting barbiturate anticonvulsant on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It binds allosterically to GABAA receptors, prolonging the open duration of neuronal chloride ion channels, enhancing GABA-mediated inhibition, and suppressing glutamate-mediated excitation. Indicated for generalized tonic-clonic seizures, focal seizures, and neonatal seizures.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Phenobarbitone.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenobarbitone Tablets 30mg | 30's | ₹15.94 | Phenobarb | ₹29.97 | 47% Save |
| Phenobarbitone Tablets 60 mg | 30's | ₹28.88 | GARDENAL | ₹59.54 | 51% Save |
| Phenobarbitone 200mg/1ml Injection | 10 ml /vial | Under Process | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Phenobarbitone Sodium 20mg per 5ml Syrup | 100 ml | Under Process | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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