Barbinol 20mg/5ml Syrup
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Human Antibiotic Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Phenobarbitone (20mg/5ml) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Barbituric Acid Derivative |
| Habit Forming | Yes |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Barbiturate |
| User Rating | 4.9 |
| User Reviews | 458 |
FAQ
Can I stop taking Barbinol 20mg/5ml once my seizures get controlled?
No, you should not stop taking Barbinol 20mg/5ml without consulting your doctor. Sudden withdrawal can cause sleeplessness, anxiety, tremor, dizziness, feeling sick, fits and delirium. The dose of Barbinol 20mg/5ml should be reduced gradually.
What if I forget to take Barbinol 20mg/5ml?
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the forgotten dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the forgotten dose.
What will happen if I accidentally take more than the recommended dose of Barbinol 20mg/5ml?
Swallowing more than the recommended doses may cause drowsiness, speech problems, jerky movements, jerky eye movements, loss of inhibition, reduced reflex response, low body temperature, low blood pressure and breathing problems. Contact your nearest hospital emergency services or your doctor immediately.
What is Barbinol 20mg/5ml used for?
Barbinol 20mg/5ml is prescribed to control seizures or fits. Barbinol 20mg/5ml belongs to barbiturate group of medicines. In exceptional circumstances, it is also used to treat seizures that sometimes accompany a high fever in children.
Are there any tests available which check the levels of Barbinol 20mg/5ml in the blood?
Yes, laboratory tests are available. If you feel excessively sleepy and experience tremor or balance issues or double vision, inform your doctor and get the levels checked.
For how long do I need to take Barbinol 20mg/5ml?
You should take Barbinol 20mg/5ml for the duration advised by your doctor. This drug has a habit-forming effect, therefore, its long-term use is not recommended.
Can Barbinol 20mg/5ml cause withdrawal symptoms?
Yes, suddenly stopping Barbinol 20mg/5ml can cause withdrawal symptoms which include sleeplessness, anxiety, tremor, dizziness, nausea, fits, and delirium.
Can I take folic acid with Barbinol 20mg/5ml?
Barbinol 20mg/5ml causes folic acid deficiency which is responsible for certain types of anemia (megaloblastic anemia) in some patients. But if you take folic acid, then it may decrease the levels of Barbinol 20mg/5ml in your body. This may lead to seizures. Therefore, folic acid should be avoided.
What are the long-term side effects of Barbinol 20mg/5ml?
Long-term use of phenobarbital can lead to changes in the soft tissues of the body. Symptoms include pain in the joints or thickening in areas such as the palm or the bottom of the foot. If you notice any changes of this kind, tell the doctor.
Can Barbinol 20mg/5ml cause addiction?
Yes, Barbinol 20mg/5ml may cause addiction in patients with a history of alcoholism and drug abuse if they take it for a prolonged time. Therefore, Barbinol 20mg/5ml should be avoided in such patients.
What are the effects of Barbinol 20mg/5ml in children?
Barbinol 20mg/5ml is useful in treating many kinds of seizures in children. It is often considered as the first choice to treat certain kinds of seizures in newborns. The child taking Barbinol 20mg/5ml treatment may develop problems with behavior and learning. Side effects are much more likely to be troublesome if high doses are given or if too high a dose is given at the beginning of the treatment. It may be necessary to increase the dose very slowly over several months.
Barbinol 20mg/5ml Syrup Reviews
Barbinol 20mg/5ml belongs to a class of medicines called barbiturates. It is used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures). They also have hypnotic properties. This means, they slow down the activity of the brain and can make you feel sleepy or dizzy.
Barbinol 20mg/5ml may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it may be habit-forming with long-term use. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, hyperactivity, depression, confusion, decreased blood pressure, and fatigue. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Remember to consult your doctor if you notice severe rashes, especially accompanied by fever after taking this medicine. It should be noted that long-term use of this medicine can cause pain in joints also.
Barbinol 20mg/5ml may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it may be habit-forming with long-term use. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, hyperactivity, depression, confusion, decreased blood pressure, and fatigue. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Remember to consult your doctor if you notice severe rashes, especially accompanied by fever after taking this medicine. It should be noted that long-term use of this medicine can cause pain in joints also.
How Barbinol 20mg/5ml Syrup Works
Barbinol 20mg/5ml controls seizures or fits by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
How to Use Barbinol 20mg/5ml Syrup
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Barbinol 20mg/5ml may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Barbinol 20mg/5ml Syrup
- In Epilepsy/Seizures: Barbinol 20mg/5ml slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. The medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures. Do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well, until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.
Uses of Barbinol 20mg/5ml Syrup
- Epilepsy/Seizures
Barbinol 20mg/5ml Syrup Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
CAUTION
Barbinol 20mg/5ml should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Barbinol 20mg/5ml may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Barbinol 20mg/5ml is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Barbinol 20mg/5ml should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Barbinol 20mg/5ml may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Barbinol 20mg/5ml is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Driving
UNSAFE
Barbinol 20mg/5ml may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Barbinol 20mg/5ml.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Barbinol 20mg/5ml is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Barbinol 20mg/5ml is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.Monitor the baby for sleepiness, skin rash, and feeding issues.
Quick Tips
- Barbinol 20mg/5ml helps in treatment and prevention of seizures.
- It may make you very sleepy. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Get regular blood tests done to monitor the amount of medication in your body.
- Talk with your doctor if it stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- It may be habit-forming with long-term use.
- Inform your doctor if you notice pain in your joints or if you have a history of bone disease.
- Talk to your doctor immediately if you notice skin rash accompanied with fever.
References
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- McNamara JO. Pharmacotherapy of the Epilepsies. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 593-94.
- Porters RJ, Meldrum BS. Antiseizure Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 407.