Phenobarbital - Recall

[The Quahog]

I had thought I had seen this here before but can't find it - forgive me if this is a repeat, it goes back to at least March, but we just received an update and its significant enough that 'better to hear it twice than not at all.'
A 'large amount' of generic phenobarbital recently produced is in fact a different drug entirely. It has been sold both as a human and a veterinary medication. It is the 32.4 mg tablets.
If your dog is on phenobarbital make sure you check with your veterinarian.
- Dr. Mac

 

[OntarioSheltie]

Thanks Dr. Mac!

What exactly is phenobarbital used for?

 

[ClantyreSheltie]

That's not good.

It's a seizure control medication.

So they produced it wrong? or they bottled it wrong?

 

[PreciousSheltie]

How awful... I've never heard recalls like this before (I only really see it in food). Phernobarbital is used to control seizures and for the dogs that rely on it, this can be deathly- especially those that have harsh cluster seizures. I pray and hope no one was badly affected by this <3.

 

[danisgoat]

I had thought I had seen this here before but can't find it - forgive me if this is a repeat, it goes back to at least March, but we just received an update and its significant enough that 'better to hear it twice than not at all.'
A 'large amount' of generic phenobarbital recently produced is in fact a different drug entirely. It has been sold both as a human and a veterinary medication. It is the 32.4 mg tablets.
If your dog is on phenobarbital make sure you check with your veterinarian.
- Dr. Mac

Thank-you so much for bringing this to our attention, Dr. Mac.

 

[Ann]

Yes, thanks so much, Dr. Mac. This is the first time I've seen this. We have several members whose dogs take Phenobarb for seizures so this is very valuable information!