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Phenobarbitone

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Phenobarbitone is an anticonvulsant, hypnotic and sedative.

Phenobarbitone enhances the inhibitory effects of GABA.

It can be used in the treatment of epilepsy where seizures are of tonic-clonic, but not of petit mal, type.

The summary of product characteristics should be consulted before prescribing this drug.


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