PHENOBARBITAL sodium, 200mg/ml, 1ml, amp.
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PHENOBARBITAL
This product is not always available at supply level. In this case an alternative can be found. Contact your pharmacist referent for more information.
Therapeutic Action
Anticonvulsant, sedative
Indications
Emergency treatment of convulsive status epilepticus.
Contact your OC advisor for the treatment protocol.
Instructions for use
Must be given as slow IV infusion in 0.9% NaCl.
Levetiracetam can be used as an alternative to phenobarbital in case of supply constraints.
Distribution to be controlled: narcotics register or supervision of amounts in and out, and storage under lock and key. (Cf Introduction: Narcotic and psychotropic medicines under international control).
Precautions for Use
Never administer by direct IV or SC route.
Storage
Below 25°C - Protect from sunlight