Gardenal 30 Tablet

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 and seizure disorders (generalized and focal seizures) as an antiepileptic; sometimes used for seizure control as advised by a specialist

Key benefits

• Helps prevent seizures
• Stabilizes abnormal electrical activity in brain
• Useful in generalized and focal seizures
• Long-acting seizure control
• May reduce seizure frequency and severity

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 adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Drowsiness
• dizziness
• sedation
• impaired coordination
• confusion
• nausea
• rash
• irritability
• hyperactivity (in children)

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately 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

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.

Expert advice 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.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ENTERO HEALTH CARE

Therapeutic class:

Antiepileptic

Drug class:

Barbiturate anticonvulsant