NICTAL 300MG TABLET
Ipca Laboratories Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
52.37

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Seizures

COMPOSITION:
Oxcarbazepine (300mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

NICTAL 300MG TABLET may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

NICTAL 300MG TABLET may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

NICTAL 300MG TABLET is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.Baby should be monitored for excessive sleepiness and weight gain.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.NICTAL 300MG TABLET may make you feel sleepy or dizzy, or may cause blurred vision, lack of muscle coordination, especially when starting treatment or increasing the dose. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

NICTAL 300MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of NICTAL 300MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

NICTAL 300MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of NICTAL 300MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

Oxcarbazepine   300mg

Uses of Nictal Tablet
NICTAL 300MG TABLET is used in the treatment of seizures.

How to use Nictal Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. NICTAL 300MG TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Nictal Tablet works
NICTAL 300MG TABLET is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Double vision, Fatigue, Dizziness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Nictal/ Trileptal safe?
Nictal is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Nictal a narcotic or opiate or a controlled substance or addictive?
Nictal is not addictive, hence not a narcotic or a controlled substance. However, it is available only in quantity prescribed by your doctor. It is not an opiate, but a drug that is used to prevent the occurrence of fits

Q. Is Nictal like Xanax (alprazolam)?
Xanax (alprazolam) is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders, whereas Nictal is used to prevent the occurrence of fits

Q. Can I take oxcarbazepine with Lamictal (lamotrigine) or Aleve (naproxen) or Tylenol (paracetamol) or Advil (ibuprofen) or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or Xanax (alprazolam) or tramadol?
Oxcarbazepine can increase the sedative effects of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or Xanax (alprazolam) or tramadol. Also, tramadol has a propensity to induce fits, which can compromise the effect of oxcarbazepine. Oxcarbazepine and anti-epileptic lamotrigine when used together can increase the risk of side-effects like nausea, somnolence, dizziness and headache. There are no known interactions between oxcarbazepine and Advil (ibuprofen), Aleve (naproxen) or Tylenol (paracetamol). Always inform your doctor if any of these drugs are required to be taken concomitantly by you

Q. Does Nictal get you high?
No, Nictal does not alter perception, feelings or emotion, and does not get you high

Q. Does Nictal cause weight gain?
Nictal is not known to cause weight changes

Q. Does Nictal cause acne or hair loss?
Yes, acne and hair loss are common side effects of Nictal

Q. Does Nictal make you tired?
Nictal can cause unusual tiredness and weakness

Q. Does Nictal help with depression?
Nictal does not heal depressed mood

Q. Is oxcarbazepine better than carbamazepine?
Oxcarbazepine is chemically related to carbamazepine. Both are used to treat the same type of seizures. Oxcarbazepine is required in higher doses than carbamazepine. However, there is a lesser risk of liver toxicity and interactions with other concomitant drugs with oxcarbazepine than carbamazepine

Q. Is Nictal a benzodiazepine/ MAOI?
Nictal is neither a benzodiazepine nor a mono-amine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). It is an anti-epileptic, i.e. it is used to treat fits.