Phenobarbital

فينوباربيتال

KindAPI
ClassAntiepileptic / sedative — barbiturate
SynonymsPhenobarbitone, Luminal (brand)
Common uses / formsEpilepsy, status epilepticus, sedation; tablets, oral elixir, injection
PropertiesBCS Class I/II; weak acid; white crystalline powder, slightly soluble in water; internationally controlled
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP, IP
Sourcing originsIndia, China, EU
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$ ($10–100 / kg)
Indicative lead timelong (80–120+ days)
NotesInternationally controlled psychotropic — import/export licences and quotas extend lead time despite low API cost; cheap mature commodity.
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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