PHENOBARBITAL TABLETS, USP C-IV Rx only

Phenobarbital is a barbituric acid derivative for oral administration and occurs as a white, odorless, slightly bitter powder that is soluble in chloroform, freely soluble in alcohol or ether, and slightly soluble in water. Its saturated solution has a pH of about 5.6. Chemically, it is 5-ethyl-5- phenylbarbituric acid with the molecular formula C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₃ (232.24). The structural formula is as follows:

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Each Phenobarbital Tablet, USP contains 15 mg, 30 mg, 60 mg or 100 mg of phenobarbital, USP.

Inactive ingredients include: colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate and magnesium stearate.

Phenobarbital, a long-acting barbiturate, is a central nervous system depressant. In ordinary doses, the drug acts as a sedative and anticonvulsant. Its onset of action occurs within 30 minutes, and the duration of action ranges from 5 to 6 hours. It is detoxified in the liver.

Phenobarbital Tablets, USP are indicated for use as a sedative or anticonvulsant.

Phenobarbital is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to barbiturates. In such patients, severe hepatic damage can occur from ordinary doses and is usually associated with dermatitis and involvement of parenchymatous organs. A personal or familial history of acute intermittent porphyria represents one of the few absolute contraindications to the use of barbiturates. Phenobarbital is also contraindicated in patients with marked impairment of liver function, or respiratory disease in which dyspnea or obstruction is evident. It should not be administered to persons with known previous addiction to the sedative/hypnotic group, since ordinary doses may be ineffectual and may contribute to further addiction.

In small doses, the barbiturates may increase the reaction to painful stimuli. Taken by themselves, the barbiturates cannot be relied upon to relieve pain or even to produce sedation or sleep in the presence of severe pain.

The following adverse reactions have been reported:

CNS Depression:

Residual sedation or “hangover”, drowsiness, lethargy, and vertigo. Emotional disturbances and phobias may be accentuated. In some persons, barbiturates such as phenobarbital repeatedly produce excitement rather than depression, and the patient may appear to be inebriated. Like other non-analgesic hypnotic drugs, barbiturates, such as phenobarbital, when given in the presence of pain, may cause restlessness, excitement, and even delirium. Rarely, the use of barbiturates results in localized or diffused myalgic, neuralgic, or arthritic pain, especially in psychoneurotic patients with insomnia. The pain may appear in paroxysms, is most intense in the early morning hours, and is most frequently located in the region of the neck, shoulder girdle, and upper limbs. Symptoms may last for days after the drug is discontinued.

Respiratory/Circulatory:

Respiratory depression, apnea, circulatory collapse.

Allergic:

Acquired hypersensitivity to barbiturates consists chiefly in allergic reactions that occur especially in persons who tend to have asthma, urticaria, angioedema, and similar conditions. Hypersensitivity reactions in this category include localized swelling, particularly of the eyelids, cheeks, or lips, and erythematous dermatitis. Rarely, exfoliative dermatitis (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis) may be caused by phenobarbital and can prove fatal. The skin eruption may be associated with fever, delirium, and marked degenerative changes in the liver and other parenchymatous organs. In a few cases, megaloblastic anemia has been associated with the chronic use of phenobarbital.

Other:

Nausea and vomiting; headache.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. at 1-844-874-7464, or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Oral Sedative Dose, Adults - 30 to 120 mg daily in 2 or 3 divided doses. Children - 6 mg/kg of body weight daily in 3 divided doses.

Oral Hypnotic Dose, Adults - 100 to 320 mg.

Oral Anticonvulsant Dose, Adults - 50 to 100 mg 2 or 3 times daily.

Children - 15 to 50 mg 2 or 3 times daily.

Phenobarbital Tablets, USP 15 mg: White to off-white round, biconvex tablets debossed “T35” on one side and plain on the other side.

Available in bottles of 100 tablets, NDC 70752-165-10; 500 tablets, 70752-165-14; and 1000 tablets, NDC 70752-165-11.

Phenobarbital Tablets, USP 30 mg: White to off-white round, biconvex tablets debossed “T” above and “36” below the bisect on one side and plain on the other side.

Available in bottles of 100 tablets, NDC 70752-166-10; 500 tablets, NDC 70752-166-14; and 1000 tablets, NDC 70752-166-11.

Phenobarbital Tablets, USP 60 mg: White to off-white round, biconvex tablets debossed “T” above and “37” below the bisect on one side and plain on the other side.

Available in bottles of 100 tablets, NDC 70752-167-10; 500 tablets, NDC 70752-167-14; and 1000 tablets, NDC 70752-167-11.

Phenobarbital Tablets, USP 100 mg: White to off-white round, biconvex tablets debossed “T” above and “38” below the bisect on one side and plain on the other side.

Available in bottles of 100 tablets, NDC 70752-168-10; 500 tablets, NDC 70752-168-14; and 1000 tablets, NDC 70752-168-11.

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from light and moisture.

Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP using a child-resistant closure.

Manufactured by:
Quagen Pharmaceuticals LLC
West Caldwell, NJ 07006

52024
Rev. 07/20

NDC 70752-165-10
Phenobarbital Tablets, USP CIV
15 mg
Rx Only
100 Tablets

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NDC 70752-165-14
Phenobarbital Tablets, USP CIV
15 mg
Rx Only
500 Tablets

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NDC 70752-165-11
Phenobarbital Tablets, USP CIV
15 mg
Rx Only
1000 Tablets

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NDC 70752-166-10
Phenobarbital Tablets, USP CIV
30 mg
Rx Only
100 Tablets

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NDC 70752-166-14
Phenobarbital Tablets, USP CIV
30 mg
Rx Only
500 Tablets

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NDC 70752-166-11
Phenobarbital Tablets, USP CIV
30 mg
Rx Only
1000 Tablets

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NDC 70752-167-10
Phenobarbital Tablets, USP CIV
60 mg
Rx Only
100 Tablets

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NDC 70752-167-14
Phenobarbital Tablets, USP CIV
60 mg
Rx Only
500 Tablets

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NDC 70752-167-11
Phenobarbital Tablets, USP CIV
60 mg
Rx Only
1000 Tablets

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NDC 70752-168-10
Phenobarbital Tablets, USP CIV
100 mg
Rx Only
100 Tablets

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NDC 70752-168-14
Phenobarbital Tablets, USP CIV
100 mg
Rx Only
500 Tablets

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NDC 70752-168-11
Phenobarbital Tablets, USP CIV
100 mg
Rx Only
1000 Tablets

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