Tegral Tablets 200mg ( 1 Strip = 10 Tablets )

 ( 1 Box = 50 Tablets )

• Description

  This medicine is used to treat epilepsy. It contains Carbamazepine, an anticonvulsant, that prevents seizures by enhancement of sodium channel inactivation by reducing high-frequency repetitive firing of action potentials.

• Ingredients

  Carbamazepine

• Drug Class

  Anticonvulsants

• Dosage Form

  Tablet

• Uses

  This medicine is used to treat:

  • Epilepsy (abnormal brain activity causing different forms of seizures)
  • To control and treat seizures during and after brain surgery.
  • To treat bipolar disorder in patients who are not responding to Lithium.

• Dosage

  The dosage depends on the illness that is being treated. Usually a low dose of 100-200mg once or twice a day will be prescribed which will be increased over a few weeks:

  • Adult dosage

  Epilepsy

  • Child dosage

  Dosage will be prescribed by your doctor according to your child's weight

• In case of Overdose

  Seek medical help immediately if you think you have overdosed on this medicaton.

• Missed Dose

  If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don't remember missing the dose, don't double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.

• How To Use

  Take this medicine with or without food and stay hydrated.

• When Not to Use

  You should not use this medication if you have a medical history of any of the following:

  • An allergic reaction to carbamazepine or any other drug
  • Heart, kidney, or liver disease.
  • Decreased bone marrow function
  • High cholesterol
  • Decreased platelets
  • Depression
  • Increased pressure in the eye
  • Myasthenia gravis
  • Inability to empty bladder

• Side Effects

  Common side effects include:

  • Allergy
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Vertigo
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Skin rashes
  • Fatigue
  • Shortness of breath

• Precautions & Warnings

  Understand these precautions and warnings before starting the medication:

  • Take with caution if there has been a history of drug-related allergy
  • Don’t operate heavy machinery or do anything that requires alertness.

• Drug Interactions

  Ask your doctor about any possible drug interactions, and discuss every medicine you have been taking.

• Food Interactions

  The food interactions that should be considered while using Carbamazepine are:

  • Avoid alcohol as it can increase the risk of side effects and interact with the medication
  • High-fat meals may affect the absorption of the medication

• Storage/Disposal

  Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.

• Control Drug

  No