Feni 100mg Tablet [Phenobarbitone (100mg)]

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. Feni 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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. Feni 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Feni 100mg Tablet.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Feni 100mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Feni 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.Monitor the baby for sleepiness, skin rash, and feeding issues.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Feni 100mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Feni 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Feni 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Feni 100mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

- Liver : CAUTION

Feni 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Feni 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Feni 100mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

strip of 10 tablets

Chemical Class :: Barbituric Acid Derivative
Habit Forming :: Yes
Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS
Action Class :: Barbiturate

Epilepsy/Seizures

Store below 30?C

Q. What is Feni 100mg Tablet used for?::: Feni 100mg Tablet is prescribed to control seizures or fits. Feni 100mg Tablet belongs to barbiturate group of medicines. In exceptional circumstances, it is also used to treat seizures that sometimes accompany a high fever in children.| Q. What if I forget to take Feni 100mg Tablet?::: If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the forgotten dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the forgotten dose.| Q. Can Feni 100mg Tablet cause addiction?::: Yes, Feni 100mg Tablet may cause addiction in patients with a history of alcoholism and drug abuse if they take it for a prolonged time. Therefore, Feni 100mg Tablet should be avoided in such patients.| Q. What are the long-term side effects of Feni 100mg Tablet?::: Long-term use of phenobarbital can lead to changes in the soft tissues of the body. Symptoms include pain in the joints or thickening in areas such as the palm or the bottom of the foot. If you notice any changes of this kind, tell the doctor.| Q. Can I stop taking Feni 100mg Tablet once my seizures get controlled?::: No, you should not stop taking Feni 100mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. Sudden withdrawal can cause sleeplessness, anxiety, tremor, dizziness, feeling sick, fits and delirium. The dose of Feni 100mg Tablet should be reduced gradually.| Q. What will happen if I accidentally take more than the recommended dose of Feni 100mg Tablet?::: Swallowing more than the recommended doses may cause drowsiness, speech problems, jerky movements, jerky eye movements, loss of inhibition, reduced reflex response, low body temperature, low blood pressure and breathing problems. Contact your nearest hospital emergency services or your doctor immediately.| Q. What are the effects of Feni 100mg Tablet in children?::: Feni 100mg Tablet is useful in treating many kinds of seizures in children. It is often considered as the first choice to treat certain kinds of seizures in newborns. The child taking Feni 100mg Tablet treatment may develop problems with behavior and learning. Side effects are much more likely to be troublesome if high doses are given or if too high a dose is given at the beginning of the treatment. It may be necessary to increase the dose very slowly over several months.| Q. Can I take folic acid with Feni 100mg Tablet?::: Feni 100mg Tablet causes folic acid deficiency which is responsible for certain types of anemia (megaloblastic anemia) in some patients. But if you take folic acid, then it may decrease the levels of Feni 100mg Tablet in your body. This may lead to seizures. Therefore, folic acid should be avoided.| Q. For how long do I need to take Feni 100mg Tablet?::: You should take Feni 100mg Tablet for the duration advised by your doctor. This drug has a habit-forming effect, therefore, its long-term use is not recommended.| Q. Are there any tests available which check the levels of Feni 100mg Tablet in the blood?::: Yes, laboratory tests are available. If you feel excessively sleepy and experience tremor or balance issues or double vision, inform your doctor and get the levels checked.| Q. Can Feni 100mg Tablet cause withdrawal symptoms?::: Yes, suddenly stopping Feni 100mg Tablet can cause withdrawal symptoms which include sleeplessness, anxiety, tremor, dizziness, nausea, fits, and delirium.