Oxetol 300 mg Tablet

Oxetol 300 mg Tablet is a prescription anti-convulsant that contains 300 mg of oxcarbazepine in each tablet. It is used to help control certain types of seizures in people with epilepsy. Oxetol 300 mg Tablet may be prescribed by a doctor as part of long-term seizure treatment, either by itself or with other seizure medicines. This exact strength is a solid oral tablet made by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

How it works: Oxcarbazepine helps calm overly active nerve signals in the brain, which can reduce the chance of seizures. As a tablet, Oxetol 300 mg Tablet is swallowed and then absorbed to provide steadier seizure control over time.

Oxetol 300 mg Tablet provides 300 mg in one tablet, which is a practical mid-range tablet strength for people whose doctor is adjusting treatment or matching a specific daily dose. Because there are no lower or higher strengths in our range, this is the only Oxetol option we sell, and the doctor may choose how many tablets per day are needed based on the patient’s response and tolerability. It is not meant to be taken casually or changed on your own.

• Control of partial seizures
• Adjunct treatment for epilepsy
• Seizure prevention as prescribed by a doctor
• Long-term anti-convulsant therapy

• Swallow Oxetol 300 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help maintain steady medicine levels.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet unless a pharmacist or doctor says it is appropriate.
• If it makes you sleepy or dizzy, avoid driving or activities that need alertness until you know how it affects you.

Each Oxetol 300 mg Tablet contains 300 mg of oxcarbazepine. Depending on the condition being treated, a doctor may prescribe it once or twice daily, and the total daily dose is individualized; the maximum daily amount is determined by the prescriber and should not be increased on your own. Because this is a specific 300 mg strength, it is often used to build the exact dose needed by adding or spacing tablets rather than changing tablet size.

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

Common side effects of Oxcarbazepine may include:

• Dizziness, which may be more noticeable when starting or increasing the dose
• Sleepiness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Blurred vision
• Unsteady walking or coordination problems

• Use caution if you have ever had a rash or allergy to oxcarbazepine or related medicines.
• Oxetol 300 mg Tablet can cause low sodium levels, so extra caution is needed in older adults and people taking diuretics.
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness and sleepiness.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how this tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver problems, or a history of heart rhythm issues.
• Do not stop Oxetol 300 mg Tablet suddenly unless your doctor instructs you to do so, because stopping abruptly may increase seizure risk.
• If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor about risks and benefits before using this strength.

• Other seizure medicines, which may change how oxcarbazepine works or how side effects appear
• Alcohol, which can increase dizziness and drowsiness
• Diuretics or other medicines that lower sodium, which can raise the risk of hyponatremia
• Hormonal birth control, which may be less effective while taking oxcarbazepine
• Sedatives or sleeping medicines, which can add to tiredness and slowed thinking

Store Oxetol 300 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and out of reach of children.