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104.76

USED FOR:
Epilepsy

COMPOSITION:
Phenobarbitone (15mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Luminal 15mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Luminal 15mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.Baby should be monitored for excessive sleepiness and weight gain.

Driving

Luminal 15mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Luminal 15mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Luminal 15mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Luminal 15mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Luminal 15mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Luminal 15mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Luminal 15mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Phenobarbitone   15mg

Uses of Luminal Tablet
Luminal 15mg Tablet is used in epilepsy.

How to use Luminal Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Luminal 15mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Luminal Tablet works
Luminal 15mg Tablet 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.

Side Effects:

Common Drowsiness, Skin rash, Nausea, Vomiting, Vertigo, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Luminal Tablet

Do not take phenobarbitone if you are allergic to phenobarbitone or any of the other ingredient of the tablet.
Doctor’s advice should be considered in case of patients with following history of disease conditions: liver or kidney disease; temporary or chronic pain; mental depression or illness; disorders of pituitary gland or adrenal gland (e.g. pheochromocytoma); breathing problems; or porphyria (disturbance of metabolism that can be seen as disorders of the skin or other organs).
Do not take phenobarbitone if you have an addiction to alcohol or drug abuse.
Avoid taking phenobarbitone if you are pregnant or breast-feeding or planning to become pregnant.
Do not drive or operate machinery immediately after taking phenobarbitone as it may cause drowsiness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Luminal used for?
Luminal is used to control seizures in epilepsy patients and is also used to relieve anxiety. It may also be used as a sedative for patients about to undergo surgery; to treat people who are suffering from withdrawal symptoms from addiction to other seizure medication or who are going to stop medication

Q. What is Luminal sodium?
Luminal sodium is one of the salt forms of Luminal and is used for the same indications

Q. How does Luminal work?
Luminal belongs to barbiturates. It acts by slowing down the activity of the brai

Q. Is it an enzyme inducer?
It is an enzyme inducer

Q. Is Luminal a controlled drug?
Luminal is a controlled drug

Q. What is Luminal syrup?
Luminal is available as tablet and syrup form for use.