Description
Product Overview:
Oxetol 150 Tablet is an anticonvulsant medication used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures). While it does not cure epilepsy, it helps control the occurrence of seizures by stabilizing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. The medicine is effective only as long as it is taken regularly as prescribed.
Key Ingredient:
- Oxcarbazepine (150mg)
Oxcarbazepine is an anti-epileptic drug that reduces the abnormal electrical activity in the brain, helping to prevent seizures.
How to Use:
- Take Oxetol 150 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The dosage and frequency will be tailored to your condition.
- It can be taken with or without food, but it is advisable to take it at the same time each day for the most consistent benefit.
- Swallow the tablet whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it.
- It may take a couple of weeks for the full effect to be noticed.
- Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly, as this may worsen your condition and increase the risk of seizures.
- Missing doses may trigger seizures, so it is important to take it regularly as prescribed.
Restrictions:
- Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor before using Oxetol if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Alcohol: Avoid alcohol consumption as it can increase the side effects and may trigger seizures.
- Kidney/Liver Disease: Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney or liver problems, as your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Mental Health: If you experience depression or suicidal thoughts, notify your doctor immediately. Anticonvulsants like Oxetol may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
- Other Medications: Many medications can interact with Oxetol, so it’s important to inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.
Side Effects:
Most side effects are mild and may diminish as your body adjusts to the medication. Common side effects include:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Nystagmus (involuntary eye movements)
- Tremors
- Vertigo
- Drowsiness
- Abnormal movements or gait
- Visual disturbances
- Increased sodium levels in the blood
How Oxetol 150mg Tablet Works:
Oxetol 150 Tablet is an anticonvulsant that helps control seizures by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. By stabilizing the nerve cells, it helps prevent seizures and their associated symptoms, such as confusion, jerking movements, and loss of awareness.
Marketed by:
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd