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Anticonvulsant Drug Therapy

Nembutal Sodium Suppository
(Pentobarbital Sodium Suppository)

Shelly Flynn, RN, MA, CPNP and Pediatric Neurology Staff
Pediatric Neurology

Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed
First Published: September 1998
Last Revision Date: September 1998

General Information: The Nembutal suppository is a barbiturate in the form of a suppository. The Nembutal suppository is used to stop a prolonged seizure (generally a seizure lasting longer than 15 minutes). The suppository is administered rectally and is absorbed into the colon.

Formulations: Nembutal suppositories are available in the following strengths:

  • 30 mg suppositories
  • 60 mg suppositories
  • 120 mg suppositories
  • 200 mg suppositories

Dosage: The dosage of the Nembutal suppository varies according to a child's age, but usually a child will be prescribed 2-4 mg/kilogram of body weight.

Side Effects: The most common side effect is drowsiness or sedation.

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