Description:

Tegretol 200mg Tablets contain carbamazepine, an anticonvulsant medication used to treat certain types of seizures (partial, tonic-clonic, and mixed seizures) in epilepsy, relieve nerve pain such as trigeminal neuralgia and glossopharyngeal neuralgia, and sometimes manage bipolar disorder symptoms. It works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain and reducing nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain.

Prescription: Yes

Therapeutic Category:

• Anticonvulsant / Antiepileptic / Analgesic for neuralgia

Active Ingredients/Composition:

• Carbamazepine 200 mg per tablet (may include excipients such as colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C Red No. 40, gelatin, glycerin, magnesium stearate, starch, and stearic acid)

Variant:

• Standard immediate-release tablets 200 mg (pink, capsule-shaped, scored; distinct from Tegretol XR extended-release or chewable forms)

Consume Type:

• Oral

Directions/Usage:

• Take with food to reduce stomach upset. Swallow whole with water (do not crush or chew unless chewable variant). Typical adult dosage for epilepsy: Start at 200 mg twice daily, increase gradually (e.g., by 200 mg/day weekly) to maintenance of 800-1200 mg daily in divided doses. For trigeminal neuralgia: Start at 100-200 mg twice daily, increase as needed up to 400-800 mg daily (max 1200 mg). Dosage adjusted by doctor based on response, blood levels (therapeutic range 4-12 µg/mL), and condition. Follow prescribed schedule exactly; do not stop abruptly.

Common Side Effects:

• Dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, headache, dry mouth, blurred vision, ataxia, rash. Serious (rare): severe skin reactions (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), blood disorders, liver issues, low sodium levels.

Package Type:

• Blister packs or bottles (e.g., 100 tablets; varies by market)

Storage Advice:

• Store at room temperature (below 25-30°C), in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep in original container. Keep out of reach of children.

Safety Advice:

• Prescription only; requires medical supervision. Risk of serious (sometimes fatal) skin reactions (e.g., SJS/TEN), especially in patients with HLA-B*1502 allele (common in Han Chinese, Thai, and some Asian populations—genetic screening recommended before starting). Contraindicated in bone marrow suppression history, porphyria, or hypersensitivity. Monitor blood counts, liver function, and sodium levels regularly. Avoid abrupt discontinuation (seizure risk). Caution in pregnancy (fetal harm possible), breastfeeding, liver/kidney impairment, or elderly. May cause drowsiness—avoid driving or operating machinery until effects known. Avoid alcohol. Report rash, fever, sore throat, or unusual bleeding immediately.

Product Substitutes:

• Carbamazepine 200 mg tablets (generic)
• Epitol 200 mg
• Zeptol 200 mg
• Carbatrol (extended-release)
• Tegretol XR (extended-release variant)

Manufacturer/Marketer:

• Novartis Pharmaceuticals (or Novartis affiliates)

Country of Origin:

• Switzerland