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Carbacontin

Carbacontin

carbamazepine

Manufacturer:

Modi Mundi
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Carbamazepine
Indications/Uses
Epilepsy: Simple and complex partial seizures (with or without loss of consciousness) with or without secondary generalization. Generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Mixed forms of seizures. Carbacontin is suitable for both monotherapy and combination therapy.
Dosage/Direction for Use
ADULTS: Initially, 100-200 mg once or twice daily; slowly raise the dosage by increments of 100 to 200 mg every 2 weeks until an optimum response is obtained. In some patients 1600 mg or even 2000 mg daily may be appropriate.  CHILDREN: For children aged 4 years or less, a starting dose of 20-60 mg/day,increasing by 20-60 mg every second day, has been recommended. For children over the age of 4 years, therapy may begin with 100 mg/day, increasing at weekly intervals by 100mg.
Administration
Should be taken with food.
CIMS Class
Anticonvulsants
ATC Classification
N03AF01 - carbamazepine ; Belongs to the class of carboxamide derivatives antiepileptic.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Carbacontin Tab 200mg
Packing/Price
10's (INR12.91/blister)
Form
Carbacontin Tab 300mg
Packing/Price
10's (INR19.1/blister)
Form
Carbacontin Tab 400mg
Packing/Price
10's (INR26.16/blister)
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