DEA schedule
Is phenobarbital a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for phenobarbital from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
Yes. Phenobarbital is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Phenobarbital (Schedule IV).
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 1 prescription listings from 1 labelers, all Schedule IV |
| DEA controlled substances list | Phenobarbital: Schedule IV |
DEA list entry
| Substance | DEA code | Schedule | Narcotic | Other names | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenobarbital | 2285 | IV | No | Luminal; Bellergal-S | Listed by name |
Phenobarbital NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62756-301 | SEZABY | injection | 100 mg/1 | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. | CIV |
Questions
Is phenobarbital a controlled substance?
Yes. Phenobarbital is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Matching DEA list entry: Phenobarbital (Schedule IV).
Is phenobarbital a narcotic?
No. The DEA list does not mark phenobarbital as a narcotic (NARC = N) and places it in Schedule IV.
What schedule is phenobarbital?
Phenobarbital is Schedule IV in the FDA NDC directory, which matches the DEA controlled substances list.
Does this page cover state schedules?
No. This page reports the federal schedule only. Some states schedule drugs on their own; check your state board of pharmacy.