Luminal 30mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Bayer Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Phenobarbitone (30mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Luminal 30mg Tablet is a barbiturate used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures) and has hypnotic properties.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Luminal 30mg Tablet is a barbiturate used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures). It is also used to induce sleep and relieve anxiety. It is available in tablet form and should be taken as directed by the doctor. 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.
Directions for 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. Luminal 30mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Luminal 30mg 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
Luminal 30mg Tablet helps in treatment and prevention of seizures. It may be habit-forming with long-term use. It may make you very sleepy. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. It may cause pain in joints also.
