TEGRITAL CR 200MG TABLET contains Carbamazepine which belongs to the group of medicines called Anticonvulsants. It is used to manage certain forms of epilepsy (fits or seizures) and trigeminal neuralgia (painful condition of the face). It can also be used to control the symptoms of bipolar disorder if other medicines are not effective. Bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) is a mental disorder characterized by alternative episodes of mania (sudden unusual extreme sense of happiness) and depression.

Carbamazepine controls seizure (fits) by reducing the abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. It also reduces pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals across the nervous system. It can stabilize your mood by reducing the activation of nerve cells at certain regions of the brain that causes abnormal mood changes. During and prior to the management, your doctor would recommend you several blood tests to understand your existing condition.

Before taking TEGRITAL CR 200MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney diseases. TEGRITAL CR 200MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients who have or ever had porphyria (a blood disorder), any heart problems, or problems in bone marrow. Avoid consumption of alcohol or grapefruit juice while taking [GBNKEYWORD as it may lead to unwanted side effects.

TEGRITAL CR 200MG TABLET should be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. It is not recommended for use in children aged below 5 years. The most common side effects of taking TEGRITAL CR 200MG TABLET are nausea, vomiting, increased bleeding tendency, headache, weight gain, dizziness, and blurred vision. Consult your doctor if any of the side effect worsen. Also, inform your doctor immediately if your mood becomes excessively depressed along with thoughts of self-harming or killing.