Leaflet TRILEPTAL 600mg film-coated tablets
Indicated for: epilepsy
Route of administration: oral
Substance: oxcarbazepine (antiepileptic)
ATC: N03AF02 (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.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy 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.
Oxcarbazepine is a medication primarily used for the treatment of epilepsy, effectively controlling partial seizures with or without secondary generalization. It belongs to the class of anticonvulsants and works by stabilizing abnormal electrical activity in the brain, thereby reducing the risk of seizures.
Oxcarbazepine is indicated for both adults and children and can be used as monotherapy or adjunctive therapy in epilepsy. Additionally, it may be used in some cases to treat mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder, although this is not its primary indication.
Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, fatigue, blurred vision, and electrolyte imbalances, such as low sodium levels (hyponatremia). Rarely, severe allergic reactions or skin rashes may occur. It is important to take oxcarbazepine as prescribed by a healthcare provider, and discontinuation should be done gradually to avoid worsening seizures.
General data about TRILEPTAL 600mg
- Substance: oxcarbazepine
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-06-2026
- Product code: W70669002
- Concentration: 600mg
- Pharmaceutical form: film-coated tablets
- Quantity: 50
- Product type: Original
- Price: 77.25 RON
- Prescription status: P-6L - Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is not retained by the pharmacy and may be renewed; the prescription may be used for 6 months from the date of issue.
Pharmaceutical forms available for oxcarbazepine
Concentrations available for oxcarbazepine
- 150mg
- 300mg
- 600mg
- 60mg/ml