Tegretol Tablets 100mg100c [0114987128067876]

Effects of this medicine

Before using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist

• If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines.
  If you have: blood disorder, atrioventricular block, bradycardia, or porphyria.

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)

Dosing schedule (How to take this medicine)

• Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is ((        to be written by a healthcare professional))

• For treatment of epilepsy: In general, for adults, initially take 1 to 2 tablets (100 to 200 mg of the active ingredients) at a time, twice a day, or take 2 to 4 tablets (200 to 400 mg) at a time, once a day, and gradually increase to 6 tablets (600 mg) a day according to the symptoms. The daily dose should not exceed 12 tablets (1,200 mg). For children, take 1 to 6 tablets (100 to 600 mg of the active ingredients) a day in some divided doses according to the age or symptoms.
  For treatment of manic state, excited state: In general, for adults, initially take 1 to 2 tablets (100 to 200 mg of the active ingredients) at a time, twice a day, or take 2 to 4 tablets (200 to 400 mg) at a time, once a day, and gradually increase to 6 tablets (600 mg) a day according to the symptoms. The daily dose should not exceed 12 tablets (1,200 mg).
  For trigeminal neuralgia: In general, for adults, initially take 2 to 4 tablets (200 to 400 mg of the active ingredients), and gradually increase to 6 tablets (600 mg) a day in some divided dose. The daily dose should not exceed 8 tablets (800 mg). For children, the dose is decreased according to the age or symptoms.
  In any case, strictly follow the instructions.

• If you miss a dose, take a dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. You should never take two doses at one time.

• If you accidentally take more than your prescribed dose, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

• Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so. In treatment for epilepsy, sudden withdrawal may cause successive seizures.

Precautions while taking this medicine

• Pay close attention in starting and increasing the medicine, as it tends to cause drowsiness, nausea, dizziness, etc.
  The medicine may cause drowsiness and decreased attention. Do not drive a car or operate dangerous machinery.
  Avoid drinking alcohol as possible, since it may intensify drowsiness.
  Avoid drinking grapefruit juice as it may strengthen the effect of the medicine. Also, avoid taking health foods containing St. John's wort as it may weaken medicinal effects.

Possible adverse reactions to this medicine

• pain in throat, bleeding tendency, symptom of anemia [blood disorder such as aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis]
• fever, rash/blister in skin, bloodshot eyes, erosion in lips/mouth [toxic epidermal necrosis, mucocutaneous ocular syndrome, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, erythroderma]
• fever, rash, swelling in lymph node [hypersensitivity syndrome]
• loss of appetite, general malaise, yellowness in skin or conjunctiva [hepatic dysfunction, jaundice]
• dizziness, faint, bradycardia [atrioventricular block, sinus node dysfunction]

Storage conditions and other information

• Keep out of the reach of children. Store away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
• Discard the remainder. Do not store them.