FDA label
What is primidone used for?
The FDA-approved uses of primidone, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Primidone, used alone or concomitantly with other anticonvulsants, is indicated in the control of grand mal, psychomotor, and focal epileptic seizures. It may control grand mal seizures refractory to other anticonvulsant therapy.”
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Primidone, tablet
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Advagen Pharma Limited (ANDA214896). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Primidone, used alone or concomitantly with other anticonvulsants, is indicated in the control of grand mal, psychomotor, and focal epileptic seizures. It may control grand mal seizures refractory to other anticonvulsant therapy.
Source: DailyMed label, set id b3b94d2e-6a64-45b7-b0cb-0fde689240d8, version 3, effective January 13, 2026. NDC 72888-045, one of 42 listings for this product.
Questions
What is primidone used for?
The FDA label says: “Primidone, used alone or concomitantly with other anticonvulsants, is indicated in the control of grand mal, psychomotor, and focal epileptic seizures. It may control grand mal seizures refractory to other anticonvulsant therapy.”
What drug class is primidone?
FDA lists primidone in the Anti-epileptic Agent established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.