Gardenal 30 Tablet is a barbiturate used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures) and has hypnotic properties.

Introduction:
Gardenal 30 Tablet is a barbiturate used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures). It is used to slow down the activity of the brain and can make you feel sleepy or dizzy. 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.

Dosage Form:
Tablet

Side Effects:

• No common side effects listed.

How to Use:
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. Gardenal 30 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it Works:
Gardenal 30 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.

Quick Tips:

• Gardenal 30 Tablet helps in treatment and prevention of seizures.
• It may be habit-forming with long-term use.
• Talk with your doctor if it stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed.
• It may make you very sleepy. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
• Inform your doctor if you notice pain in your joints or if you have a history of bone disease.
• Get regular blood tests done to monitor the amount of medication in your body.
• Talk to your doctor immediately if you notice skin rash accompanied with fever.
• Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Interacting Drugs:

• Aprepitant
• Disopyramide
• Nimodipine
• Voriconazole