Tegrital Oral Suspension
Novartis India Ltd

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In-stock 100 ml in 1 bottle
31.80

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Seizures Trigeminal neuralgia Mania

COMPOSITION:
Carbamazepine (100mg/5ml)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Tegrital Oral Suspension may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Tegrital Oral Suspension is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Tegrital Oral Suspension is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Tegrital Oral Suspension can make you feel dizzy or drowsy especially at the start of treatment. If you are affected in this way, or if your eyesight is affected, you should not drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Tegrital Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tegrital Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Tegrital Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tegrital Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Carbamazepine   100mg/5ml

Uses of Tegrital Oral Suspension
Tegrital Oral Suspension is used in the treatment of seizures, trigeminal neuralgia and mania.

How to use Tegrital Oral Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Tegrital Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Tegrital Oral Suspension works
Tegrital Oral Suspension 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 Skin rash, Nausea, Vomiting, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Fatigue, Coordination impaired, Decreased white blood cell count.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Q. Is Tegrital a controlled drug/ an opiate?
No. Tegrital is not a controlled drug or an opiate

Q. Is Tegrital an enzyme inducer?
Yes. It is an enzyme inducer. Please check with your doctor if you are taking other medications, which may get altered when taken together

Q. Is Tegrital an antidepressant/ MAOI/ benzodiazepine?
Tegrital is an antidepressant. It is not an MAOI or benzodiazepine

Q. Can I take paracetamol/ Tylenol/ tramadol/ ibuprofen/ Advil/ amoxicillin/ codeine/ Nyquil/naproxen/ oral contraceptives with carbamazepine?
All the above mentioned drugs may interact with carbamazepine. Please consult with your doctor before taking this medication. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required

Q. Does Tegrital cause weight loss or weight gain/ hyponatremia/ help anxiety/depression/ gingival hyperplasia make you tired/ cause high blood pressure?
Tegrital causing the above mentioned side effects are commonly or rarely observed. It is not known to cause gingival hyperplasia and high blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you experience such side effects.

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