Tegretol CR 200mg Carbamazepine

Generic Name: Carbamazepine

Tegretol CR 200mg, containing Carbamazepine, is an anticonvulsant medication primarily used to treat epilepsy and certain types of nerve pain. The "CR" stands for controlled release, meaning the active ingredient is released slowly over time, providing a more stable concentration in the body and reducing the frequency of dosing. It works by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain, which helps to prevent seizures and relieve neuropathic pain.

Indications & Uses

• Epilepsy: Treatment of partial seizures with complex symptomatology, generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and mixed seizure patterns.
• Trigeminal Neuralgia: Relief of pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia, a severe facial nerve pain condition.
• Bipolar Disorder: Used as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder.

Dosage & Administration

• Usual Dosage: Dosage varies widely depending on the condition and individual response. For epilepsy, the usual starting dose for adults is 100-200 mg once or twice daily, gradually increasing to a maintenance dose of 800-1200 mg daily. For Tegretol CR 200mg, it is typically taken twice daily.
• Method of Administration: Take tablets orally with food. The controlled-release tablets should be swallowed whole and not crushed or chewed. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and do not stop taking the medication abruptly.