Mazetol 100 Tablet

Mazetol 100 Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains carbamazepine 100 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the anti-convulsant (antiseizure) class and is used to help control certain seizure disorders, including some focal seizures and generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Mazetol 100 Tablet may also be prescribed for other nerve-related conditions when a clinician decides it is appropriate. Because it is a 100 mg tablet, it is often used when a doctor wants a lower, more adjustable dose than Mazetol 200 Tablet or Mazetol 400 Tablet.

How it works: Carbamazepine helps calm overactive nerve signals in the brain, which can reduce the chance of seizures. In tablet form, Mazetol 100 Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract to provide ongoing seizure control as directed by a prescriber.

Mazetol 100 Tablet is the lower-strength tablet in this brand’s line, which can make it easier for a doctor to build up treatment gradually and fine-tune the dose. Compared with Mazetol 200 Tablet and Mazetol 400 Tablet, this strength is often chosen for people who need smaller dose steps, need more careful dose adjustment, or are more sensitive to carbamazepine effects.

• Seizure control
• Focal (partial) seizures
• Generalized tonic-clonic seizures
• Trigeminal nerve pain
• Doctor-directed nerve pain treatment

• Swallow Mazetol 100 Tablet whole with water unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed; try to take it at the same time each day.
• You can take it with food if stomach upset occurs; food may help reduce nausea.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your pharmacist confirms it is appropriate for your specific tablet.
• Do not stop taking Mazetol 100 Tablet suddenly, because that can worsen seizures.
• If a dose is missed, follow your prescriber’s instructions; do not double up unless you have been told to do so.

Each Mazetol 100 Tablet provides carbamazepine 100 mg per tablet. The number of tablets and how often you take them depends on the condition being treated, your age, and how you respond to therapy; many patients take it in divided doses rather than all at once. Your doctor decides the exact dose and maximum daily amount, and because this is a lower-strength tablet, it is often used to adjust dosing more precisely than Mazetol 200 Tablet or Mazetol 400 Tablet.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Carbamazepine may include:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Unsteady walking or poor coordination
• Blurred vision
• Mild rash or itching

• Mazetol 100 Tablet can cause drowsiness and dizziness, so be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid alcohol unless your clinician says it is safe, because alcohol can worsen sedation and coordination problems.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of liver disease, blood disorders, heart disease, glaucoma, or low sodium.
• This medicine can cause serious skin reactions in some people; seek help promptly if a rash appears, especially with fever or blisters.
• Do not stop Mazetol 100 Tablet suddenly without medical advice, since abrupt withdrawal can trigger seizures.
• Tell your prescriber if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, because carbamazepine needs careful risk-benefit review.
• Use extra caution if you are taking other medicines that also cause sleepiness or affect the heart or liver.

• Hormonal birth control may be less effective with carbamazepine.
• Alcohol can increase drowsiness and dizziness.
• Other seizure medicines can change carbamazepine levels or add side effects.
• Certain antibiotics, antifungals, and HIV medicines can affect how Mazetol 100 Tablet works.
• Some antidepressants and heart medicines can interact with carbamazepine and may need dose changes.

Store Mazetol 100 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light, and keep it out of reach of children.