GARDENAL SYRUP

Gardenal 20mg/5ml Syrup

Prescription Required

MANUFACTURER

Abbott

SALT COMPOSITION

Phenobarbitone (20mg/5ml)

STORAGE

Store below 30°C

INTRODUCTION

Gardenal 20mg/5ml Syrup 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.

Gardenal 20mg/5ml Syrup 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.

USES OF GARDENAL SYRUP

Epilepsy/Seizures

BENEFITS OF GARDENAL SYRUP

In Epilepsy/Seizures

Gardenal 20mg/5ml Syrup 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.

SIDE EFFECTS OF GARDENAL SYRUP

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Gardenal

Drowsiness

Nausea

Diarrhea

Hyperactivity

Depression

Confusion

Decreased blood pressure

Fatigue

Headache

Dizziness

Constipation

Excitement

Hangover

HOW TO USE GARDENAL 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. Gardenal 20mg/5ml Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW GARDENAL SYRUP WORKS

Gardenal 20mg/5ml Syrup 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.