Tegretol 2% Syrup 100 ml is a medication used to prevent seizures. It is intended for children aged one year and older, as well as for adults. It also helps relieve trigeminal neuralgia pain.

Ingredients of Tegretol Syrup

Tegretol syrup contains the active ingredient carbamazepine, an anticonvulsant drug that prevents seizures and also helps relieve pain.

Tegretol syrup uses

Tegretol syrup is used in the treatment of:

• Certain types of epilepsy.

• Pain relief caused by trigeminal neuralgia.

• Managing severe mood disorders when other medications have failed.

Tegretol Syrup Dosage

• The appropriate dose of Tegretol is determined by the doctor.

• Adult dosage: 800–1200 mg per day.

• Children aged 1 year and above: 10–20 mg per kilogram of body weight per day, divided into multiple doses.

• For trigeminal neuralgia: 600–800 mg per day, with a maximum allowable dose of 1200 mg per day.

• For mood disorders: 400–600 mg per day.

Tegretol syrup side effects

Tegretol syrup may cause some side effects, such as:

• Decreased white blood cell count

• Dizziness

• Fatigue

• Changes in liver enzyme levels

• Increased risk of bleeding or bruising

• Fluid retention in the body

• Weight gain

• Headache

• Blurred vision

• Dry mouth

Tegretol syrup contraindications

Tegretol syrup should not be used in the following cases:

• Hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients

• Heart problems

• Bone marrow disorders

• Porphyria

• Use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) within the past 14 days

Warnings and Precautions

Consult a doctor before using Tegretol syrup, especially in the case of:

• Pregnancy or breastfeeding

• Kidney problems

• Psychiatric disorders

• Glaucoma or increased intraocular pressure

• Concurrent use of other antiepileptic drugs

Drug Interactions

Consult your doctor before taking Tegretol syrup with any other medications, especially:

• Birth control pills

• Antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications

• Blood thinners

• Antibiotics

• Antifungal medications

• Pain relievers

• Diuretics

• Levothyroxine

• HIV medications

Storage and Handling

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Store at a temperature below 30°C.

• Do not use the medication after its expiration date.