Tegretol Suspension Benefits & Uses

Tegretol Suspension is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Tegretol Suspension Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Tegretol Suspension Related Warnings

Is the use of Tegretol Suspension safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Tegretol Suspension. If you are pregnant, do not take Tegretol Suspension without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Tegretol Suspension safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Tegretol Suspension for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Tegretol Suspension on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Tegretol Suspension on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Tegretol Suspension on the Liver?

Tegretol Suspension is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Tegretol Suspension on the Heart?

Tegretol Suspension is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Tegretol Suspension with Other Drugs

Tegretol Suspension should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Doxycycline

Warfarin

Conjugated Estrogens

Artemether,Lumefantrine

Erythromycin

Moderate

Quinidine

Tegretol Suspension Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tegretol Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Suicidal Tendency
Hemolytic Anemia
Neutropenia
Porphyria
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Tegretol Suspension

Is this Tegretol Suspension habit forming or addictive?

Yes, Tegretol Suspension can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Tegretol Suspension as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Tegretol Suspension is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, in many cases, taking Tegretol Suspension can help with mental disorders.

Yes

Tegretol Suspension Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tegretol Suspension

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Tegretol Suspension to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Tegretol Suspension

Consumption of alcohol and Tegretol Suspension together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 276-278

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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tegretol® (carbamazepine)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Equetro (carbamazepine)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Carbatrol® (carbamazepine)

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