Versitol Retard 400 Tablet PR

Versitol Retard 400 Tablet PR is a prescription anti-convulsant tablet that contains 400 mg of carbamazepine in each tablet. It is used to help control certain seizure disorders and may also be prescribed for trigeminal neuralgia and other nerve-related pain conditions. This prolonged-release tablet is designed to release carbamazepine slowly over time, which can help maintain steadier levels in the body. Versitol Retard 400 Tablet PR should only be used under a doctor’s supervision because carbamazepine can interact with many medicines and requires careful dose adjustment.

How it works: Carbamazepine works by calming overactive electrical signals in the brain, which helps reduce the chance of seizures. In Versitol Retard 400 Tablet PR, the tablet is made to release the medicine gradually, helping keep carbamazepine levels more even between doses.

Versitol Retard 400 Tablet PR is the higher-strength sibling of Versitol Retard 200 Tablet PR, so it is usually chosen when a doctor wants a larger carbamazepine dose per tablet or when a patient has already been stabilized on a lower strength. Because it is a prolonged-release 400 mg tablet, it is not meant for quick symptom relief; it is used to provide steadier control over time and may be better suited to patients who need fewer tablets per dose.

• Epilepsy and seizure control
• Trigeminal neuralgia
• Other nerve pain conditions when prescribed by a doctor
• Mood stabilization in selected patients, if prescribed

• Swallow Versitol Retard 400 Tablet PR whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split the prolonged-release tablet.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep blood levels steady.
• You may take it with food if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not stop taking it suddenly unless your doctor tells you to, because seizures can worsen.
• If your dose changes, follow the exact schedule given by your prescriber; do not adjust the tablet count on your own.

Each Versitol Retard 400 Tablet PR provides 400 mg of carbamazepine. The number of tablets and how often you take them depends on your condition, your response, and blood test results, and a doctor decides the dose for you. Because this is a 400 mg prolonged-release strength, it is often used in patients who need a higher maintenance dose rather than a starting dose, and the daily maximum varies by indication and individual medical advice.

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

Common side effects of Carbamazepine may include:

• Drowsiness or sleepiness, which may be more noticeable with a 400 mg strength
• Dizziness
• Unsteadiness or poor coordination
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Blurred or double vision
• Tiredness

• Versitol Retard 400 Tablet PR can cause drowsiness, so avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Alcohol can worsen sleepiness and dizziness and should be avoided unless your doctor says otherwise.
• This higher-strength tablet may need careful dose titration, especially when switching from Versitol Retard 200 Tablet PR.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, heart disease, glaucoma, or a history of blood disorders.
• Carbamazepine can lower sodium levels; report confusion, weakness, or worsening fatigue.
• Do not use it without medical guidance if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• Genetic or ethnic factors can affect the risk of severe skin reactions with carbamazepine; follow your prescriber’s advice closely.

• Birth control pills and other hormonal contraceptives may be less effective.
• Warfarin and other blood thinners may interact and need monitoring.
• Certain antidepressants, antipsychotics, and seizure medicines can interact with carbamazepine.
• Macrolide antibiotics and azole antifungals can raise carbamazepine levels.
• Grapefruit juice may increase the medicine level and side effects.

Store Versitol Retard 400 Tablet PR in its original strip at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.