WHAT IS GARDENAL 60MG TABLET

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GARDENAL 60MG TABLET contains Phenobarbitone which belongs to the group of medicines called Barbiturates. It is used in the treatment of epilepsy to reduce the number and severity of fits. It is used to treat all forms of epilepsy except absence seizures (also called petit mal seizures in children).

Epilepsy is a chronic disease of the brain characterized by repeated seizures (brief episodes of involuntary movement that may involve a part of the body (partial) or the entire body (generalized) accompanied by loss of consciousness and bladder or bowel function).

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking GARDENAL 60MG TABLET as it interferes with the action of this medicine. GARDENAL 60MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with porphyria, addison’s disease, breathing problems, kidney and liver problems.

GARDENAL 60MG TABLET should be used with caution during pregnancy only if clearly advised by the doctor. GARDENAL 60MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking it.

GARDENAL 60MG TABLET should be used with caution in children. It should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above). Specific serious side effects include thoughts of harming or killing yourself, consult your physician immediately if you experience any such side effects. The side effect of taking GARDENAL 60MG TABLET include drowsiness. Consult your physician if any of the side effects worsen.

USES OF GARDENAL 60MG TABLET

Treats epilepsy

HOW GARDENAL 60MG TABLET WORKS

GARDENAL 60MG TABLET works by acting on the GABA-A receptors and increases the activity of GABA, a natural chemical messenger helps to suppress the abnormal activity of nerve cells triggering seizures. Thus, helps to treat seizures effectively.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take GARDENAL 60MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with water and do not crush or chew the medicine. Dose and duration will be decided by your physician depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Do not stop taking GARDENAL 60MG TABLET without consulting your doctor. Sudden cessation of this medicine may develop withdrawal effects such as sleeplessness, anxiety, tremor, dizziness, headache, nausea, fits and delirium.

 

SIDE EFFECTS OF GARDENAL 60MG TABLET

UNCOMMON

Drowsiness

RARE

Confusion

Paradoxical CNS reactions (hyperactivity, anxiety in children)

Excitement

Restlessness in elderly.