Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Phenotone can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Phenotone right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Phenotone should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Phenotone rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Phenotone is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Phenotone has very mild side effects on the heart.
Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet
Taking Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet
Taking Phenotone 30 Mg Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Phenotone is a brand name of phenobarbital (Phenobarbitone) and it comes in form of a tablet, injection, syrup, and oral drops. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs known as barbiturates (sedative & hypnotic). It is used mainly for the treatment of seizures and epilepsy. It is also used for the treatment of insomnia (sleeplessness). It is used off-label in the management of hyperbilirubinemia (high levels of bilirubin in the blood).
No, Phenotone should not be discontinued without doctors advice because sudden discontinuation of this drug can cause withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Phenotone does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. Hence, there is no direct association between weight gain and Phenotone till now.
No, Phenotone does not cause seizures at regular doses. It may occur if this drug is stopped suddenly after taking it for longer duration in high doses due to its withdrawal from the body.
Yes, Phenotone might help with severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Scientific evidence suggests that Phenotone in combination with other drugs (benzodiazepines) might help with severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Since it is a prescription drug, you are advised not to take Phenotone by yourself without consulting a doctor.
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