Tegretol
(Carbamazepine)
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What Tegretol is and what it is used for
Tegretol Liquid is a white suspension tasting of caramel. Carbamazepine, the active ingredient in Tegretol Liquid, can affect the body in several different ways. It is an anti-convulsant medicine (prevents fits), it can also modify some types of pain and can control mood disorders. Tegretol is used
• To treat some forms of epilepsy
• To treat a painful condition of the face called trigeminal neuralgia
• To help control serious mood disorders when some other medicines don’t work.
How to take Tegretol
The doctor will tell you how much Tegretol Liquid to take and when to take it. Always follow his/her instructions carefully. The dose will be on the pharmacist’s label. Check the label carefully. It is important to take the liquid at the right times. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Keep taking your medicine for as long as you have been told, unless you have any problems. In that case, check with your doctor. Your doctor will usually start Tegretol at a fairly low dose which can then be increased to suit you individually. The dose needed varies between patients. You can take Tegretol Liquid during, after or between meals. Shake the bottle before you measure out your dose. You are usually told to take a dose two or three times a day. To treat epilepsy the usual doses are: Adults: 800-1,200 mg a day, although higher doses may be necessary. If you are elderly you might require a lower dose. Children aged up to and over 1 year: Usually 10-20 mg/kg body weight daily in several divided doses. Your doctor will tell you how much liquid the child should take. To treat trigeminal neuralgia the usual dose is: 600-800 mg a day. The maximum dose is 1200mg a day. If you are elderly you might require a lower dose. Once the pain is controlled your doctor will probably reduce the dose. To treat mood swings the usual dose is: 400-600 mg a day .
Possible side effects
How to Store Tegretol
Do not store above 30°C. Keep the bottle tightly closed between doses. Keep the bottle in the outer carton in order to protect from light. Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not take Tegretol Liquid after the expiry date which is printed on the outside of the pack. If your doctor tells you to stop taking the medicine, please take any left over back to your pharmacist to be destroyed. Do not throw it away with your normal household water or waste. This will help to protect the environment
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