Carzepin 200 mg Tablets – Pack of 10

Anticonvulsant and Mood Stabilizer

Carzepin contains carbamazepine, a medication primarily used to manage epilepsy, neuropathic pain, and bipolar disorder. Each tablet provides 200 mg of carbamazepine, offering effective control over specific neurological conditions.

Key Features

• Epilepsy Management: Helps control various types of seizures, reducing their frequency and severity.

• Neuropathic Pain Relief: Alleviates pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia and other nerve-related pain disorders.

• Mood Stabilization: Assists in managing mood swings in bipolar disorder, particularly manic and mixed episodes.

Ingredients

• Active Ingredient:

  • Carbamazepine: 200 mg per tablet

• Inactive Ingredients:

  • Microcrystalline Cellulose

  • Lactose Monohydrate

  • Croscarmellose Sodium

  • Povidone

  • Magnesium Stearate

  • Colloidal Anhydrous Silica

Usage Instructions

1. Dosage:

   • Epilepsy:

     • Adults and children over 12 years: Start with 200 mg twice daily; may increase weekly by up to 200 mg/day.

     • Maintenance dose: Typically 800–1,200 mg per day.

   • Trigeminal Neuralgia:

     • Start with 100 mg twice daily; may increase by up to 200 mg/day until pain relief is achieved.

     • Maintenance dose: Usually 400–800 mg per day.

   • Bipolar Disorder:

     • Start with 200 mg twice daily; may increase by 200 mg/day to achieve optimal response.

     • Maximum dose: 1,600 mg per day.

   Note: Dosages should be individualized based on patient response and clinical condition. Always follow the prescribing physician's instructions.

2. Administration:

   • Swallow tablets whole with water; do not crush or chew.

   • Take with meals to reduce gastrointestinal discomfort.

   • Maintain consistent dosing intervals to ensure stable blood levels.

3. Missed Dose:

   • If a dose is missed, take it as soon as remembered unless it's near the time for the next dose.

   • Do not double the dose to compensate for a missed one.

Precautions

• Contraindications:

  • Known hypersensitivity to carbamazepine or tricyclic antidepressants.

  • Bone marrow depression.

  • Concomitant use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).

• Cautions:

  • Regular blood counts are recommended due to potential hematological effects.

  • Use with caution in patients with a history of cardiac, hepatic, or renal dysfunction.

  • May reduce the efficacy of hormonal contraceptives; consider alternative birth control methods.

• Side Effects:

  • Common: Dizziness, drowsiness, unsteadiness, nausea, vomiting.

  • Serious: Skin reactions, blood disorders, liver dysfunction.

  Seek immediate medical attention if serious side effects occur.

Storage

• Store at room temperature, away from moisture and direct light.

• Keep out of reach of children.

Note: Carzepin should only be used under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.