Garoin Tablet (Phenobarbitone 50mg/Phenytoin 100mg)

Gardenal 60 TABLET belongs to the group of neurological medication called ‘anticonvulsants or antiepileptic drugs’, primarily used to control seizures (fits) in epilepsy. GAROIN TABLET is also used to control or prevent seizures during/after brain surgery and also treats trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve pain). Epilepsy is the central nervous system’s disorder characterized by a sudden rush of electrical activity in the brain leading to seizures or fits, unusual behaviour and loss of awareness.

Gardenal 60 TABLET contains two antiepileptic medicines: ‘Phenobarbital’ and ‘Phenytoin’. Phenobarbital (also known as phenobarbitone or phenobarb) belongs to the class of drugs called barbiturate anticonvulsants/hypnotics. It works by increasing the activity of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a neurotransmitter or chemical messenger in the central nervous system. This GABA reduces the abnormal brain activity that occurs during a seizure episode. Phenytoin belongs to the class of drugs called hydantoins. Brain cells or neurons normally work at a certain rate. During a seizure episode, these brain cells are forced to work rapidly in an uncontrolled way. Phenytoin helps prevent the brain cells from such rapid uncontrolled working, thus preventing the brain’s abnormal electrical activity during seizures.

Take Gardenal 60 TABLET with or without food. You are advised to take GAROIN TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. Like all medicines, GAROIN TABLET also causes side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of GAROIN TABLET include dizziness, drowsiness, excitation, headache, tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, spinning sensation and trouble sleeping. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over treatment. However, if these side-effects persist for a longer time, please seek medical advice.

Please do not skip or stop taking GAROIN TABLET midway without consulting your doctor since it may increase seizures. Let your doctor know if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman before taking GAROIN TABLET. GAROIN TABLET should not be given to children unless prescribed by a doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking GAROIN TABLET as it might increase the occurrence of side-effects. Please inform your doctor about all the prescription and over the counter medicines you take before starting GAROIN TABLET.

Epilepsy (fits)

GAROIN TABLET contains two antiepileptic/anticonvulsant medicines, namely: ‘Phenobarbital’ and ‘Phenytoin.’ It is used to control seizures (fits) in epilepsy. GAROIN TABLET also controls or prevents seizures during/after brain surgery and treats trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve pain). Phenobarbital (also known as phenobarbitone or phenobarb) is a barbiturate anticonvulsant/hypnotic. It increases GABA activity (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a chemical messenger in the central nervous system. This GABA reduces the abnormal brain activity that occurs during a seizure episode. Phenobarbital does not work for absence seizures. Phenytoin is a hydantoin anticonvulsant medication. It helps prevent the brain cells from rapid uncontrolled working, thus preventing the brain’s abnormal electrical activity during seizures. Phenytoin effectively controls jerking movements and muscle spasms during seizure episodes known as grand mal fits. However, Phenytoin does not work for absence (petit mal) seizures.

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow the tablet/capsule as a whole, followed by a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it. Take GAROIN TABLET at the same time every day. Liquid/Suspension: Shake the oral liquid/suspension of GAROIN TABLET before you measure a dose. Make sure to use a dose-measuring device before taking medicine through the mouth.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Excitation
• Headache
• Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
• Tiredness
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Spinning sensation
• Trouble sleeping