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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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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.
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.
Take Phenotone as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug. Precautions must be taken in patients with depression, respiratory disease, and improper liver or kidney function.
No, Phenotone is not a benzo (benzodiazepine). It belongs to the class of drug known as barbiturates and it is mainly used for the prevention of seizures and insomnia.
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.
Phenotone contains phenobarbitone which is a sedative & hypnotic agent. It is presumed that Phenotone 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.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 85-87
