Mazetol 200 Tablet

Mazetol 200 Tablet contains carbamazepine 200 mg in each tablet. It is an anticonvulsant medicine used to help control certain seizure disorders, and it is also prescribed for some nerve pain conditions and other doctor-directed uses. Mazetol 200 Tablet is an immediate-release oral tablet supplied in a strip/box of 10 tablets by Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. The exact 200 mg strength means each tablet provides a moderate single dose, so it should be used only as prescribed.

How it works: Carbamazepine helps calm overactive nerve signals in the brain by reducing the firing of sodium channels, which can help prevent seizures. In Mazetol 200 Tablet form, the tablet is swallowed and then absorbed to provide controlled medicine levels over time.

Mazetol 200 Tablet sits between Mazetol 100 Tablet and Mazetol 400 Tablet, so it can be useful when a doctor wants a middle-strength tablet for dose adjustment. Compared with the 100 mg tablet, this strength may reduce the number of tablets needed, while still being easier to fine-tune than the 400 mg tablet for many patients. It is not a starting dose for everyone; a doctor may choose Mazetol 200 Tablet after reviewing seizure type, response, and tolerance.

• Partial seizures
• Generalized tonic-clonic seizures
• Trigeminal neuralgia
• Other nerve pain conditions prescribed by a doctor
• Bipolar disorder maintenance, when directed by a clinician

• Swallow Mazetol 200 Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist says it is safe to do so.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep blood levels steady.
• You may take it with food or after food if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not stop taking Mazetol 200 Tablet suddenly, because that can worsen seizures.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the exact schedule your prescriber gives, because carbamazepine dosing is individualized.

Each Mazetol 200 Tablet provides carbamazepine 200 mg per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, a doctor may prescribe it once, twice, or several times daily, and the total daily dose is adjusted based on response and safety. The maximum daily dose is set by the prescriber and should not be exceeded without medical guidance.

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

Common side effects of Carbamazepine may include:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Blurred or double vision
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Unsteady walking or coordination problems
• More noticeable sedation at this 200 mg strength when the dose is increased too quickly

• Do not drink alcohol unless your doctor says it is safe, because it can worsen sleepiness and dizziness.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Mazetol 200 Tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, blood disorders, heart disease, glaucoma, or a history of low sodium.
• This medicine can cause serious skin reactions in some people; get medical help right away for any new rash.
• Do not stop the tablet suddenly, especially if you take it for seizures.
• It can reduce the effectiveness of hormonal birth control, so ask about backup contraception.
• Older adults and people sensitive to medicine effects may feel more dizziness, unsteadiness, or confusion with this strength.

• Hormonal birth control pills, patches, rings, or implants
• Alcohol and other medicines that cause drowsiness
• Blood thinners such as warfarin
• Certain antidepressants, antibiotics, antifungals, and HIV medicines
• Grapefruit or grapefruit juice

Store Mazetol 200 Tablet in its original strip at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.