Phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfotron)

Phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfotron)

Phenobarbital is a barbiturate (bar-BIT-chur-ate). Phenobarbital slows the activity of your brain and nervous system.

Phenobarbital is used to treat seizures and may be used to treat anxiety. It may also be used short-term as a sedative to help relax the patient. Phenobarbital may be habit-forming.