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Gardenal 30 Tablet
Phenobarbitone (Phenobarbital) 30 mg
Available at our pharmacy counter
This medicine is dispensed in person against a valid prescription and is not sold online. Ask our pharmacist about availability, or speak to a registered doctor.
In-store reference price ₹140
Gardenal 30 Tablet is used for epilepsy and seizure disorders (generalized and focal seizures) as an antiepileptic; sometimes used for seizure control as advised by a specialist.
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Key details
Salt: Phenobarbitone (Phenobarbital) 30 mg
Available variants: tablet 100 Tablet 100 Tablet, tablet 100 Tablet
Price: ₹140 (₹1.40 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: ENTERO HEALTH CARE
Ordering notes
This medicine is dispensed in person at a licensed pharmacy counter and is not delivered.
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
Composition of Gardenal 30 Tablet
Gardenal 30 Tablet contains Phenobarbitone (Phenobarbital) 30 mg. It belongs to the Barbiturate anticonvulsant class of medicines.
Uses of Gardenal 30 Tablet
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorders (generalized
- Focal seizures) as an antiepileptic
- Sometimes used for seizure control as advised by a specialist
Benefits of Gardenal 30 Tablet
- In Epilepsy
- Gardenal steadies the electrical activity in the brain so that seizures happen less often or stop altogether. Taking it at the same time every day is what keeps you protected.
- In Seizures
- Gardenal raises the threshold at which a seizure can start, preventing fits and the injuries and loss of consciousness they cause.
- In Bipolar disorder
- Gardenal evens out the extreme highs and lows of bipolar disorder and helps prevent episodes coming back.
- In Migraine prevention
- Gardenal, taken daily, reduces the number and severity of migraine attacks.
How Gardenal 30 Tablet works
Phenobarbitone is a barbiturate antiepileptic that enhances GABA-mediated inhibitory neurotransmission and reduces neuronal excitability. This raises seizure threshold and helps prevent seizure spread in the brain.
How to take Gardenal 30 Tablet
Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily (often at night) or in divided doses. Do not stop suddenly due to risk of withdrawal seizures. Avoid driving/operating machinery if drowsy.
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine can cause deep unconsciousness, slowed breathing and dangerous heart rhythm disturbance. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Gardenal 30 Tablet
Most side effects of Gardenal are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Drowsiness
- dizziness
- sedation
- impaired coordination
- confusion
- nausea
- rash
- irritability
- hyperactivity (in children)
Stop the medicine and get help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Gardenal 30 Tablet
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
- PregnancyUNSAFE
- Not recommended in pregnancy. It may harm the developing baby, so tell your doctor at once if you are or might be pregnant.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding.
- DrivingUNSAFE
- Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine.
- KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have liver disease.
- Habit formingYES
- This medicine can cause dependence with prolonged use. Take it only under medical supervision and do not stop it abruptly.
Warnings and precautions
Abrupt discontinuation can precipitate seizures; taper only under medical supervision. Causes sedation and can impair alertness. Long-term use may cause dependence and bone health issues; monitoring may be needed. Serious skin reactions and hypersensitivity can occur; seek care for rash, fever or mucosal sores. Use caution in liver disease, respiratory disease, porphyria, and in elderly.
Do not take Gardenal if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Valproate-containing medicines are contraindicated in pregnancy for epilepsy unless no alternative exists, and in all women of childbearing potential without a pregnancy prevention programme. Several are not suitable in significant liver disease.
Interactions with other medicines
Alcohol and other CNS depressants (increased sedation/respiratory depression), oral contraceptives (reduced efficacy), warfarin (reduced effect), corticosteroids (reduced effect), doxycycline (reduced effect), antiretrovirals, azole antifungals, valproate (may increase phenobarbitone levels), phenytoin/carbamazepine (enzyme induction interactions)
How to store Gardenal 30 Tablet
Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light. Keep tightly closed.
Quick tips for Gardenal 30 Tablet
- Take it at the same times every day; a missed dose is a common trigger for a seizure.
- Keep a seizure diary and take it to your appointments.
- Tell your doctor before planning a pregnancy.
- The regimen may need to be changed well in advance.
- Do not drive until you meet the legal seizure-free period and your doctor agrees.
Related lab tests
People taking Gardenal are often asked to check these from time to time. Your doctor decides which and how often.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- ENTERO HEALTH CARE
- Therapeutic class:
- Antiepileptic
- Drug class:
- Barbiturate anticonvulsant
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Gardenal 30 Tablet FAQs
What is Gardenal 30 Tablet used for?
Gardenal 30 Tablet is commonly used for Epilepsy and seizure disorders (generalized and focal seizures) as an antiepileptic; sometimes used for seizure control as advised by a specialist. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Gardenal 30 Tablet?
Epilepsy: Gardenal steadies the electrical activity in the brain so that seizures happen less often or stop altogether. Taking it at the same time every day is what keeps you protected. It is also used for seizures, bipolar disorder, migraine prevention.
What is the salt in Gardenal 30 Tablet?
Gardenal 30 Tablet contains Phenobarbitone (Phenobarbital) 30 mg. If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Gardenal 30 Tablet?
Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily (often at night) or in divided doses. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Gardenal 30 Tablet work?
Phenobarbitone is a barbiturate antiepileptic that enhances GABA-mediated inhibitory neurotransmission and reduces neuronal excitability.
Is Gardenal 30 Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Gardenal 30 Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Gardenal 30 Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Gardenal are Drowsiness, dizziness, sedation, impaired coordination, confusion. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Gardenal 30 Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Gardenal 30 Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Gardenal.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Gardenal 30 Tablet?
No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Gardenal 30 Tablet.
What if I miss a dose of Gardenal 30 Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Gardenal 30 Tablet habit forming?
Yes. Gardenal 30 Tablet can cause dependence with prolonged use. Take Gardenal only as directed and for the duration your doctor advises.
How much does Gardenal 30 Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Gardenal 30 Tablet starts at ₹140 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 100 Tablet 100 Tablet, tablet 100 Tablet. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Gardenal 30 Tablet?
Gardenal 30 Tablet is manufactured by ENTERO HEALTH CARE. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Gardenal 30 Tablet delivered?
Gardenal 30 Tablet is a regulated medicine and is not delivered. It is dispensed in person at a licensed pharmacy counter against a valid prescription. Ask our pharmacist on WhatsApp about availability.
Gardenal 30 Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Phenobarbitone (Phenobarbital) 30 mg
- Form
- tablet
- Price
- ₹140 (₹1.40 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Manufacturer
- ENTERO HEALTH CARE
- Therapeutic class
- Antiepileptic
- Drug class
- Barbiturate anticonvulsant
- Habit forming
- Yes
- Variants
- tablet 100 Tablet 100 Tablet, tablet 100 Tablet
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- Manufacturer labeling
- CDSCO/Indian drug labeling norms, established medical literature
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Gardenal 30 Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.