Phenobarbital + Phenytoin: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Phenobarbital + Phenytoin Benefits & Uses

Phenobarbital + Phenytoin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Phenobarbital + Phenytoin Dosage & How to Take

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

Phenobarbital + Phenytoin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Phenobarbital + Phenytoin is used -

Severe

Drowsiness
Nervousness
Unusual facial expression
Unsteadiness

Moderate

Skin Rash
Depression
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Bronchospasm
Angioedema
Nystagmus (Involuntary Eye Movement)

Mild

Diarrhoea
Photosensitivity
Paresthesia
Insomnia
Dizziness
Tremor
Headache
Low energy

Common

Vertigo
Double Vision

Phenobarbital + Phenytoin Related Warnings

Is the use of Phenobarbital + Phenytoin safe for pregnant women?

Phenobarbital + Phenytoin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Phenobarbital + Phenytoin safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Phenobarbital + Phenytoin. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Phenobarbital + Phenytoin on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Phenobarbital + Phenytoin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Phenobarbital + Phenytoin on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Phenobarbital + Phenytoin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Phenobarbital + Phenytoin on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Phenobarbital + Phenytoin on the heart have been reported.

Severe Interaction of Phenobarbital + Phenytoin with Other Drugs

Phenobarbital + Phenytoin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cyclosporin

Warfarin

Felodipine

Cyclosporine

Moderate

Mild

Metronidazole

Phenobarbital + Phenytoin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Phenobarbital + Phenytoin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Depression
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Respiratory Depression
Liver Disease
Porphyria
Heart Disease
Depression
Suicidal Tendency
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Phenobarbital + Phenytoin

Is this Phenobarbital + Phenytoin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Phenobarbital + Phenytoin.

Phenobarbital + Phenytoin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Phenobarbital + Phenytoin

Taking Phenobarbital + Phenytoin with food can show serious side effects. Consult the doctor to avoid this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Phenobarbital + Phenytoin

Taking Phenobarbital + Phenytoin with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Frequently asked Questions about Phenobarbital + Phenytoin

Question over 5 years ago

Can Phenobarbital + Phenytoin cause seizures?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

No, Phenobarbital + Phenytoin 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Phenobarbital + Phenytoin?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Phenobarbital + Phenytoin 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).

Question about 5 years ago

Is Phenobarbital + Phenytoin addictive?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Long-term use of Phenobarbital + Phenytoin might result in psychological and physiological dependence (addiction). Hence its long-term use should be avoided.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Phenobarbital + Phenytoin cause weight gain?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

No, Phenobarbital + Phenytoin 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 Phenobarbital + Phenytoin till now.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Phenobarbital + Phenytoin work?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Phenobarbital + Phenytoin contains phenobarbitone which is a sedative & hypnotic agent. It is presumed that Phenobarbital + Phenytoin works by suppressing the abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain through an increase in the activity of a chemical messenger known as GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid). It also induces drowsiness or sedation by depressing some parts of the brain such as sensory and motor cortex.