Leaflet TIMONIL 300 RETARD 300mg prolonged-release tablets
Indicated for: epilepsy
Route of administration: oral
Substance: carbamazepine (antiepileptic)
ATC: N03AF01 (Nervous system | Antiepileptics | Carboxamide derivatives)
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
Dose adjustment may be needed in liver disease.
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice.
The dose must be followed strictly.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Stop taking the medicine and seek urgent medical help if a severe rash occurs.
Seek medical help if suicidal thoughts or major behavior changes occur.
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Carbamazepine is a medication primarily used to treat epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgia, and bipolar disorder. It is an anticonvulsant that helps prevent seizures and reduce neuropathic pain.
Carbamazepine is effective in controlling focal and tonic-clonic seizures and is often used as a first-line treatment. It is also indicated for managing severe pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia and for mood stabilization in bipolar disorder.
Side effects may include dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, blurred vision, or allergic reactions. In rare cases, it can cause severe reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome or bone marrow suppression. It is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to the substance or when combined with certain medications.
General data about TIMONIL 300 RETARD 300mg
- Substance: carbamazepine
- Date of last drug list: 01-07-2013
- Commercial code: W00827001
- Concentration: 300mg
- Pharmaceutical form: prolonged-release tablets
- Quantity: 50
- Product type: generic
- Prescription restrictions: P-6L - Medicines prescription that isn't retained in the pharmacy (can be renewed); the prescription can be used for 6 months from the moment of release.
Pharmaceutical forms available for carbamazepine
Concentrations available for carbamazepine
- 100mg/5ml
- 150mg
- 200mg
- 300mg
- 400mg
- 600mg