Seconal (Secobarbital Sodium) - Indications and Dosage

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

A. Hypnotic, for the short-term treatment of insomnia, since it appears to lose its effectiveness for sleep induction and sleep maintenance after 2 weeks (see Clinical Pharmacology).

B. Preanesthetic

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Dosages of barbiturates must be individualized with full knowledge of their particular characteristics. Factors of consideration are the patient’s age, weight, and condition.

Adults —As a hypnotic, 100 mg at bedtime. Preoperatively, 200 to 300 mg 1 to 2 hours before surgery.

Pediatric Patients —Preoperatively, 2 to 6 mg/kg, with a maximum dosage of 100 mg.

Special patient population —Dosage should be reduced in the elderly or debilitated because these patients may be more sensitive to barbiturates. Dosage should be reduced for patients with impaired renal function or hepatic disease.

HOW SUPPLIED

Seconal Sodium capsules are (orange) and imprinted with RX679 on both the cap and the body:

NDC 63304-679-01 100 mg Bottles of 100

Store at 20 - 25° C (68 - 77° F). (See USP Controlled Room Temperature). Dispense in a tight container.

Manufactured for:

Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Jacksonville, FL 32257 USA

by: Ohm Laboratories, Inc.

North Brunswick, NJ 08902 USA

May 2007