Phenobarbital Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: PHENOBARBITAL - ORAL
Pronounced: (fee-no-BARB-ih-tall)

Phenobarbital Oral Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents should call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents should call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: dizziness, fainting, inability to wake up (coma), slowed breathing, bluish/cold skin.

Phenobarbital Oral Missed Dose

If you are taking this medication to prevent seizures and miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose. In that case, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Phenobarbital Oral Notes

Do not share this medication with others. It is against the law.

Keep all medical appointments so that your doctor can monitor your progress or check for side effects. For long-term use, laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood counts, liver/kidney tests, phenobarbital blood levels) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

Phenobarbital Oral Storage

Store at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.