Tegrital 100 Chewable Tablet

Short Description

Tegrital 100 Chewable Tablet is an anti-epileptic medicine used to treat epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgia, and diabetic neuropathy.

Dosage Form

Chewable Tablet

Introduction

Tegrital 100 Chewable Tablet must be taken with or without food but take it at the same time every day. The dose and how often you need to take it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. It may be increased gradually. Many other medicines can interfere with this medicine so tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking to make sure it is safe.

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Take this medication by mouth. Chew it completely before swallowing or as directed by your doctor. Tegrital 100 Chewable Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

nausea vomiting feeling dizzy tired or drowsy unsteadiness (balance disorder) constipation dry mouth itching blurring of vision slurred speech

Alcohol Warning

Tegrital 100 Chewable Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breastfeeding Warning

Tegrital 100 Chewable Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Tegrital 100 Chewable Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Aprepitant Bupropion Clozapine Efavirenz

Tegrital 100 Chewable Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures. Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you. Practice yoga every day. Get enough sleep at nighttime. Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/laptop. Take your medication on time. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you. Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of blood cells in your blood while taking this medication. Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts. Inform your doctor if you notice a rash or other skin changes such as reddish spot or circular patches while taking this medicine. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.