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Gardenal Syrup
Phenobarbitone (20mg/5ml)
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 ₹52
Gardenal Syrup is used for epilepsy and seizure disorders (often pediatric use) for seizure prevention and control as prescribed.
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Key details
Salt: Phenobarbitone (20mg/5ml)
Available variants: syrup 100 Ml
Price: ₹52 (₹0.52 per ml)
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 Syrup
Gardenal Syrup contains Phenobarbitone (20mg/5ml). It belongs to the Barbiturate anticonvulsant class of medicines.
Uses of Gardenal Syrup
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorders (often pediatric use) for seizure prevention
- Control as prescribed
Benefits of Gardenal Syrup
- 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 Syrup works
Phenobarbitone increases GABA-mediated inhibition and reduces excitatory neuronal activity. This stabilizes electrical activity in the brain and helps prevent seizures.
How to take Gardenal Syrup
Use only as prescribed. Measure dose with a calibrated measuring cup/spoon or oral syringe; do not use household spoon. Give at the same time daily; do not stop abruptly.
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
If you miss a dose of Gardenal 20mg/5ml Syrup, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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 Syrup
Most side effects of Gardenal are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Sleepiness
- dizziness
- sedation
- irritability
- hyperactivity (in children)
- nausea
- rash
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 Syrup
- 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.
- KidneyUNSAFE
- Not recommended if you have significant kidney disease.
- LiverUNSAFE
- Not recommended if you have significant 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
Habit-forming potential; use strictly under medical supervision. Sudden withdrawal can trigger seizures. Can cause significant drowsiness and impaired coordination. Watch for allergic reactions or severe skin rash; seek urgent care if occurs. Dose adjustments may be needed in liver impairment; avoid alcohol.
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, oral contraceptives (reduced efficacy), warfarin, corticosteroids, doxycycline, antiretrovirals, azole antifungals, valproate, phenytoin/carbamazepine
How to store Gardenal Syrup
Store below 25°C, away from light. Keep bottle tightly closed; do not freeze. Keep out of reach of children.
Quick tips for Gardenal Syrup
- Gardenal 20mg/5ml Syrup helps in treatment and prevention of seizures.
- It may be habit-forming with long-term use.
- Talk with your doctor if it stops working well.
- Do not take more than prescribed.
- It may make you very sleepy.
- Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you notice pain in your joints or if you have a history of bone disease.
- Get regular blood tests done to monitor the amount of medication in your body.
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
- Chemical class:
- Barbituric acid derivative
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Gardenal Syrup FAQs
What is Gardenal Syrup used for?
Gardenal Syrup is commonly used for Epilepsy and seizure disorders (often pediatric use) for seizure prevention and control as prescribed. 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 Syrup?
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 Syrup?
Gardenal Syrup contains Phenobarbitone (20mg/5ml). 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 Syrup?
Use only as prescribed. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Gardenal Syrup work?
Phenobarbitone increases GABA-mediated inhibition and reduces excitatory neuronal activity.
Is Gardenal Syrup a prescription medicine?
Yes. Gardenal Syrup 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 Syrup?
The side effects reported most often with Gardenal are Sleepiness, dizziness, sedation, irritability, hyperactivity (in children). 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 Syrup be taken during pregnancy?
Gardenal Syrup 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 Syrup?
No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Gardenal Syrup.
What if I miss a dose of Gardenal Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Gardenal 20mg/5ml Syrup, take it as soon as possible.
Is Gardenal Syrup habit forming?
Yes. Gardenal Syrup can cause dependence with prolonged use. Take Gardenal only as directed and for the duration your doctor advises.
How much does Gardenal Syrup cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Gardenal Syrup starts at ₹52 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in syrup 100 Ml. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Gardenal Syrup?
Gardenal Syrup is manufactured by ENTERO HEALTH CARE. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Gardenal Syrup delivered?
Gardenal Syrup 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 Syrup, Quick facts
- Salt
- Phenobarbitone (20mg/5ml)
- Form
- syrup
- Price
- ₹52 (₹0.52 per ml)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Manufacturer
- ENTERO HEALTH CARE
- Therapeutic class
- Antiepileptic
- Drug class
- Barbiturate anticonvulsant
- Chemical class
- Barbituric acid derivative
- Action class
- Barbiturates
- Habit forming
- Yes
- Variants
- syrup 100 Ml
- 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 Syrup.
- 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.