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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta ,
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Barbee 50 mg Tablet is used to control seizures. It contains Primidone which works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as nausea, headache, vomiting, drowsiness, vertigo, visual impairment, low energy, and impaired coordination. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

PRIMIDONE-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Zenolia Life Science Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Barbee 50 mg Tablet

Barbee 50 mg Tablet is used to control various epileptic conditions (fits), prevent seizures and treat shaking attacks (essential tremors). Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder characterized by a sudden rush of electrical activity in the brain, leading to seizures, unusual behaviour, and loss of awareness. Barbee 50 mg Tablet is ineffective for treating absence (petit mal) seizures.

Barbee 50 mg Tablet contains 'Primidone', which increases the activity of a chemical messenger (GABA) that suppresses the brain's excessive and abnormal activity of nerve cells. Our brain cells (neurons) work by firing at a certain rate to function normally. However, during an epileptic attack or seizure, our neurons are forced to work rapidly compared to normal conditions. Barbee 50 mg Tablet prevents neurons from working at a very fast speed, thereby preventing all brain cells from firing together rapidly in an uncontrolled way. As a result, episodes of seizures are stopped at their initial point only. 

Take Barbee 50 mg Tablet with or without food. You are advised to take Barbee 50 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as nausea, headache, vomiting, drowsiness, vertigo, visual impairment, low energy, impaired coordination, and nystagmus (involuntary eye movement). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

To treat your condition, effectually continue taking Barbee 50 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Please do not skip any doses or stop taking Barbee 50 mg Tablet suddenly without consulting your doctor, as it may lead to increased seizures. Avoid taking Barbee 50 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Barbee 50 mg Tablet should not be given to children unless prescribed by a doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Barbee 50 mg Tablet as it might increase side effects. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Uses of Barbee 50 mg Tablet

Barbee 50 mg Tablet is used to treat Epilepsy (fits), Bipolar disorder, and Migraine.

Directions for Use

• Barbee 50 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor.• It is usually taken twice daily or as prescribed by your doctor.• Swallow Barbee 50 mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.• Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Barbee 50 mg Tablet belongs to the group of anticonvulsant medicines. It contains Primidone, which is used to control epilepsy (fits). Barbee 50 mg Tablet is also used to control and prevent fits during or after a severe head injury or brain surgery. Barbee 50 mg Tablet is also used to treat trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve pain). Barbee 50 mg Tablet works by controlling the overactivity of the brain that causes seizures (fits). Thereby, Barbee 50 mg Tablet helps in controlling epileptic fits involving muscle spasms and jerking.

How Barbee 50 mg Tablet Works

Barbee 50 mg Tablet contains 'Primidone', which increases the activity of a chemical messenger (GABA) that suppresses the brain's excessive and abnormal activity of nerve cells. Our brain cells (neurons) work by firing at a certain rate to function normally. However, during an epileptic attack or seizure, our neurons are forced to work rapidly compared to normal conditions. Barbee 50 mg Tablet prevents neurons from working at a very fast speed, thereby preventing all brain cells from firing together rapidly in an uncontrolled way. As a result, episodes of seizures are stopped at their initial point only.

Storage

Keep Barbee 50 mg Tablet out of the sight and reach of children.
Side effects of Barbee 50 mg Tablet
  • Uncoordinated muscle movements need immediate medical attention.
  • Observe your movements and try to understand and control the particular movement.
  • Regularly do strengthening exercises to improve blood flow throughout the body and avoid involuntary movements.
  • Implement massage techniques to enhance blood flow to organs.
  • Take a balanced diet and quit smoking.
  • Practice yoga and meditation to improve thought processes and reduce uncontrolled and involuntary movements.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
  • Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Manage stress with yoga or meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery unless you are alert.

What if I have taken an overdose of Barbee 50 mg Tablet

Take Barbee 50 mg Tablet only as prescribed by the physician. Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Overdose of Barbee 50 mg Tablet may cause ataxia (loss of muscle control), loss of consciousness, respiratory depression and coma. Seek immediate medical attention if you have taken an overdose.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Barbee 50 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents. Do not skip doses or stop taking Barbee 50 mg Tablet suddenly without consulting your doctor, as Barbee 50 mg Tablet may cause increased seizures. Talk to your doctor if you have heart, kidney, or liver problems. Avoid taking Barbee 50 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by your doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Barbee 50 mg Tablet as it might cause unpleasant side effects. Barbee 50 mg Tablet should not be used by children unless prescribed. Let your doctor know if you have diabetes, as intake of Barbee 50 mg Tablet affects the blood sugar level. Intake of Barbee 50 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving or operating heavy machinery.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PrimidoneIsavuconazole
Critical
PrimidoneLurasidone
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PrimidoneIsavuconazole
Critical
How does the drug interact with Barbee 50 mg Tablet:
Taking isavuconazole with Barbee 50 mg Tablet may decrease the blood levels of isavuconazole and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking isavuconazole with Barbee 50 mg Tablet is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PrimidoneLurasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Barbee 50 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of lurasidone with Barbee 50 mg Tablet may result in significantly lower blood levels of lurasidone, making the medication less effective or ineffective in treating your illness.

How to manage the interaction:
There is an interaction between Lurasidone and Barbee 50 mg Tablet, so it is not recommended; it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PrimidoneBoceprevir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Barbee 50 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of boceprevir with Barbee 50 mg Tablet may decrease the blood levels of boceprevir, which may make it less effective in treating the condition.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Barbee 50 mg Tablet and boceprevir, they can be taken together if your doctor advises. However, contact your doctor if you experience any symptoms. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
PrimidoneRanolazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Barbee 50 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of ranolazine with Barbee 50 mg Tablet can reduce the blood levels and effects of ranolazine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Barbee 50 mg Tablet and Ranolazine, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PrimidonePirfenidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Barbee 50 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of pirfenidone with Barbee 50 mg Tablet can reduce levels and the effects of pirfenidone.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between pirfenidone and Barbee 50 mg Tablet, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PrimidoneVoriconazole
Critical
How does the drug interact with Barbee 50 mg Tablet:
Taking voriconazole together with Barbee 50 mg Tablet may reduce the blood levels of voriconazole, which may make the medication less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Voriconazole and Barbee 50 mg Tablet, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
PrimidoneDaclatasvir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Barbee 50 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of daclatasvir with Barbee 50 mg Tablet may decrease the blood levels of daclatasvir, which may make the medication less effective in treating the condition.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Barbee 50 mg Tablet and Daclatasvir, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PrimidoneRitonavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Barbee 50 mg Tablet:
Taking ritonavir and Barbee 50 mg Tablet may decrease the blood levels of ritonavir.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Barbee 50 mg Tablet with Ritonavir is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PrimidonePraziquantel
Critical
How does the drug interact with Barbee 50 mg Tablet:
Taking praziquantel with Barbee 50 mg Tablet can lower the levels of praziquantel in your blood, which leads to a decreased therapeutic effect.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Barbee 50 mg Tablet with Praziquantel is not recommended. Please consult your doctor before taking it. They can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience any symptoms. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
PrimidoneTenofovir alafenamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Barbee 50 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Barbee 50 mg Tablet and Tenofovir alafenamide can reduce the blood levels of tenofovir alafenamide.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Barbee 50 mg Tablet and Tenofovir alafenamide together can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Following a ketogenic diet (low in carbohydrates and high in fat) is recommended.
  • Meditation, walking, participating in a task, and smelling a strong odour are a few self-control methods for preventing seizures.
  • Acupuncture therapy may also be helpful.
  • Rest properly. Avoid stress by doing meditation or yoga.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTICONVULSANT

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Alcohol

Caution

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Barbee 50 mg Tablet to prevent unpleasant side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Do not take Barbee 50 mg Tablet if you are pregnant unless prescribed by the doctor. If you become pregnant while taking Barbee 50 mg Tablet , then do not stop taking Barbee 50 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe Barbee 50 mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will decide whether Barbee 50 mg Tablet can be given to breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Caution

Barbee 50 mg Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness, drive and operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have liver problems or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Barbee 50 mg Tablet can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor.

Have a query?

FAQs

Barbee 50 mg Tablet is used for the treatment of Epilepsy (fits), Bipolar disorder, and Migraine.

Barbee 50 mg Tablet works by controlling overactivity of the brain that causes seizures (fits). Thereby, Barbee 50 mg Tablet helps in controlling epileptic fits involving spasms of the muscles and jerking.

Barbee 50 mg Tablet can make birth control pills less effective. Talk to your doctor about using non-hormonal contraceptives like condoms and diaphragm with spermicide to prevent pregnancy.

Please do not stop taking Barbee 50 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may cause increased seizures. Continue taking Barbee 50 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor prescribes it. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Barbee 50 mg Tablet .

Yes, Barbee 50 mg Tablet may cause swelling in the gums. Brush and floss your teeth daily; visit your dentist if you experience this problem regularly.

You should not take Barbee 50 mg Tablet if you have liver disease, kidney disease, porphyria (an inherited disease that affects haemoglobin biosynthesis), alcohol dependence and suicidal thoughts.

Primidone may affect the breakdown of blood sugar/glucose and may prevent the release of insulin, thereby leading to high blood sugar. This is important if you have diabetes. So, contact a doctor before using Barbee 50 mg Tablet in this condition.

A partial seizure, also known as a focal seizure, occurs when there is abnormal electrical activity in just one part of the brain. These seizures can cause a variety of symptoms depending on the area of the brain affected.

It is essential to inform your doctor if are allergic to Barbee 50 mg Tablet , if you are taking vitamins, supplements, herbal products and other medicines. Let your know doctor if you have or have ever had porphyria (condition in which certain natural substances accumulate in the body and may cause changes in thinking and behaviour, stomach pain, or other symptoms). It is crucial to inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

No, Barbee 50 mg Tablet is not habit forming. However, with the long-term use, Barbee 50 mg Tablet can be habit forming. So it's important to take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you have any concerns regarding this, please discuss with your doctor.

If Barbee 50 mg Tablet makes you feel sleepy, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery. Avoid taking Barbee 50 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by your doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Barbee 50 mg Tablet as it may cause unpleasant side effects.

The serious side effects of Barbee 50 mg Tablet are painful joints, yellowing of the skin and/or eyes, fever, bleeding or bruising under the skin, suicidal thoughts or behaviour, unusual changes in moods, worsening of depression and swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat. To check for these side effects, it's important to, monitor for symptoms, and inform your doctor immediately if you notice any of these symptoms.

Yes, Barbee 50 mg Tablet can cause headache as a mild and temporary side effect. However, if you experience persistent or severe headaches, please consult your doctor.

No, Barbee 50 mg Tablet does not have any effect on blood pressure. However consult your doctor, if you notice any changes in the blood pressure.

You are recommended to consult your doctor before taking Barbee 50 mg Tablet with propranolol or any other medicines to avoid possible interactions.

Store Barbee 50 mg Tablet at room temperature in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep it out of reach of children.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

51 A 1 Mandiriappan Street New Siddhapudur Coimbatore 641044
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MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jul 18, 2025 | 6:47 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.2941.pdf
  2. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682023.html
  3. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/primidone.html

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