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Seconal Sodium Manufacturer: RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS
Common Uses of Seconal Sodium:
This medicine is a barbiturate used to treat sleep disorders and to relieve anxiety before surgery. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How To Use Seconal Sodium:
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Seconal Sodium Cautions:
DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take this medicine for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. Exceeding the recommended dose or taking this medicine for longer than prescribed may be habit forming. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. FOR WOMEN TAKING BIRTH CONTROL PILLS, this medicine may decrease the effectiveness of your birth control pills. To prevent pregnancy, use an additional form of birth control while you are taking this medicine. FOR WOMEN: THIS MEDICINE HAS BEEN SHOWN TO CAUSE HARM to the human fetus. IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible Side Effects of Seconal Sodium:
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, clumsiness, or excessive daytime drowsiness. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience confusion, difficulty sleeping, difficulty breathing, very slow breathing, fainting, or rash. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
SECONAL SODIUM
Generic Version of Seconal Sodium: E: SECOBARBITAL (see-koe-BAR-bi-tal)Seconal Sodium Manufacturer: RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS
Common Uses of Seconal Sodium:
This medicine is a barbiturate used to treat sleep disorders and to relieve anxiety before surgery. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How To Use Seconal Sodium:
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Seconal Sodium Cautions:
DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take this medicine for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. Exceeding the recommended dose or taking this medicine for longer than prescribed may be habit forming. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. FOR WOMEN TAKING BIRTH CONTROL PILLS, this medicine may decrease the effectiveness of your birth control pills. To prevent pregnancy, use an additional form of birth control while you are taking this medicine. FOR WOMEN: THIS MEDICINE HAS BEEN SHOWN TO CAUSE HARM to the human fetus. IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible Side Effects of Seconal Sodium:
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, clumsiness, or excessive daytime drowsiness. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience confusion, difficulty sleeping, difficulty breathing, very slow breathing, fainting, or rash. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
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