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.