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Is phenobarbital a controlled substance in Canada?

Q: Is phenobarbital a controlled substance in Canada?

Yes — a controlled drug. Health Canada's Drug Product Database lists 11 marketed products that contain phenobarbital. All 11 are listed as CONTROLLED DRUGS (CDSA IV).

Yes — a controlled drug.

Controlled · CDSA IV

Health Canada's Drug Product Database lists 11 marketed products that contain phenobarbital. All 11 are listed as CONTROLLED DRUGS (CDSA IV).

Checked 2026-11-08 against Health Canada’s data extract of 2026-11-02.

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DIN 00178799 PMS-PHENOBARBITAL, 15mg
DIN 00645575 PMS-PHENOBARBITAL ELIXIR, 5mg/mL
DIN 02304082 PHENOBARBITAL SODIUM INJECTION, USP, 30mg/mL

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Source: Health Canada, Drug Product Database data extract (marketed human products), updated 2026-11-02, checked 2026-11-08. The federal schedule only. Guidance, not legal advice.