Zeptol 300 mg Tablet CR

Zeptol 300 mg Tablet CR is a prescription anticonvulsant medicine that contains 300 mg of carbamazepine in each controlled-release tablet. It is used to help control certain seizure types, and it may also be prescribed for some nerve pain conditions and other doctor-directed uses. Because this is a 300 mg controlled-release tablet, it is a higher-strength tablet that is not meant for first-time self-starting without medical guidance. Zeptol 300 mg Tablet CR is manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and is supplied as a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Carbamazepine works by calming overly active nerve signals in the brain, which helps reduce the spread of abnormal electrical activity that can trigger seizures. In Zeptol 300 mg Tablet CR, the controlled-release tablet form lets the medicine be released slowly over time after swallowing.

Zeptol 300 mg Tablet CR delivers a full 300 mg of carbamazepine in one controlled-release tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a stronger, steadier dose rather than a lower-strength tablet. Since it is CR, the medicine is released more gradually, which can help maintain more even blood levels and may reduce frequent dosing compared with immediate-release forms. This strength is typically used when a clinician has already assessed the patient’s needs and is adjusting treatment to the right maintenance dose.

• Seizure control
• Trigeminal neuralgia
• Other nerve pain conditions as prescribed
• Bipolar disorder treatment as directed by a doctor

• Swallow Zeptol 300 mg Tablet CR whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split the controlled-release tablet.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep a steady level in your body.
• 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 doctor changes the dose, follow the new schedule carefully because 300 mg is a higher-strength tablet.
• Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice unless your prescriber says it is okay.

Each Zeptol 300 mg Tablet CR provides 300 mg of carbamazepine. Depending on why it is prescribed and how you respond, a doctor may direct it once or several times daily, and the total amount in 24 hours is individualized rather than fixed for everyone. Do not change the dose on your own, because the maximum daily dose and titration plan must be set by the prescriber for this exact strength.

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

Common side effects of Carbamazepine may include:

• Drowsiness or sleepiness
• Dizziness
• Unsteadiness or poor coordination
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Blurred vision
• Double vision

• This is a higher-strength controlled-release tablet, so it should be used only under a doctor’s supervision.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet, or the controlled-release effect may be lost.
• Alcohol can worsen drowsiness, dizziness, and coordination problems.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Zeptol 300 mg Tablet CR affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, heart disease, glaucoma, or a history of low blood counts.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to dizziness, falls, and confusion.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding require a prescriber’s guidance because carbamazepine can affect an unborn baby and pass into breast milk.

• MAO inhibitors
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Hormonal birth control
• Certain antivirals and antibiotics
• Grapefruit products

Store Zeptol 300 mg Tablet CR at room temperature in its original strip, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.