phenobarbitone

Last reviewed 01/2018

Phenobarbitone is an anticonvulsant, hypnotic and sedative.

Phenobarbitone enhances the inhibitory effects of GABA.

It can be used in the treatment of epilepsy where seizures are of tonic-clonic, but not of petit mal, type.

The summary of product characteristics should be consulted before prescribing this drug.