Fenobarb is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Epilepsy. Fenobarb also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Fenobarb depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Fenobarb also has some side effects, the most common being Vertigo. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Fenobarb can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Fenobarb go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Fenobarb is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Fenobarb related warnings talks about Fenobarb's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Fenobarb is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Respiratory Depression, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Fenobarb contraindications section.

Additionally, Fenobarb may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Fenobarb is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.