{"id":55973,"date":"2024-02-07T05:47:52","date_gmt":"2024-02-07T05:47:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medsname.com\/tegrital\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T10:49:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T10:49:13","slug":"tegrital","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/el\/tegrital\/","title":{"rendered":"Tegrital 100 mg Chewable (Carbamazepine) \u2014 Trigeminal Neuralgia &#038; Seizures"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"medsbase-tldr-answer\" style=\"background:#fff8e1;border-left:4px solid #f5a623;padding:18px 22px;margin:0 0 28px 0;border-radius:4px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top:0;font-size:18px;color:#1a1a1a;\">\u0393\u03c1\u03ae\u03b3\u03bf\u03c1\u03b7 \u03b1\u03c0\u03ac\u03bd\u03c4\u03b7\u03c3\u03b7<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tegrital 100 mg chewable tablets<\/strong> contain <strong>carbamazepine<\/strong>, a sodium-channel-blocking anticonvulsant that has been first-line for <strong>trigeminal neuralgia since 1962<\/strong> and remains a workhorse anti-epileptic for partial-onset seizures and bipolar mood stabilisation. The chewable formulation is well-suited to children, patients with swallowing difficulty, and adults who prefer not to swallow whole tablets. Treatment starts low (100 mg once or twice daily) and titrates up slowly because carbamazepine induces its own metabolism over 2\u20134 weeks. <strong>Asian-ancestry patients should be tested for HLA-B*1502 before starting<\/strong> \u2014 this allele identifies a high risk of Stevens-Johnson syndrome.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"medsbase-trust-strip\" style=\"background:#f4f8fb;border:1px solid #d8e3eb;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;\">\n<strong>\u0391\u03c5\u03c4\u03cc \u03c0\u03bf\u03c5 \u03bb\u03b1\u03bc\u03b2\u03ac\u03bd\u03b5\u03c4\u03b5 \u03bc\u03b5 \u03c4\u03b7\u03bd MedsBase:<\/strong> \u03a0\u03b9\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03c0\u03bf\u03b9\u03b7\u03bc\u03ad\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2 \u03ba\u03b1\u03c4\u03b1\u03c3\u03ba\u03b5\u03c5\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03ae\u03c2 WHO-GMP \u00b7 \u0394\u03b9\u03b1\u03ba\u03c1\u03b9\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae \u03c3\u03c5\u03c3\u03ba\u03b5\u03c5\u03b1\u03c3\u03af\u03b1 \u00b7 \u03a0\u03b1\u03b3\u03ba\u03cc\u03c3\u03bc\u03b9\u03b1 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\u03ba\u03b1\u03bb\u03cd\u03c0\u03c4\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03b9 \u03b1\u03c0\u03cc \u03c4\u03b7\u03bd \u03a0\u03bf\u03bb\u03b9\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae \u0395\u03c0\u03b1\u03bd\u03b1\u03c0\u03bf\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03bb\u03ae\u03c2 \u0395\u03be\u03b1\u03c3\u03c6\u03b1\u03bb\u03af\u03c3\u03b5\u03ce\u03c2 \u03bc\u03b1\u03c2.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is Tegrital?<\/h2>\n<p>Tegrital is an Indian-manufactured generic of <strong>carbamazepine<\/strong>, available as a 100 mg chewable tablet. Carbamazepine is a tricyclic compound structurally related to imipramine but pharmacologically classified as an anti-epileptic. The chewable formulation can be chewed, broken, or swallowed whole with water \u2014 convenient for children and patients with dysphagia.<\/p>\n<h2>How Carbamazepine Works<\/h2>\n<p>Carbamazepine binds <strong>voltage-gated sodium channels<\/strong> in their inactivated state, preventing the channel from returning to its resting state and so blocking repetitive high-frequency neuronal firing while sparing normal physiological signalling. This mechanism explains its efficacy in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Focal (partial) seizures<\/strong> \u2014 sustained suppression of epileptogenic firing<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trigeminal neuralgia<\/strong> \u2014 blocks paroxysmal nerve discharges in the trigeminal ganglion<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mood stabilisation<\/strong> \u2014 reduces neuronal excitability and limbic hyperactivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u0395\u03bd\u03b4\u03b5\u03af\u03be\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Trigeminal neuralgia<\/strong> \u2014 first-line per NICE, EFNS, and AAN guidelines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Partial-onset seizures<\/strong> with or without secondary generalisation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Generalised tonic-clonic seizures<\/strong> \u2014 second-line<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bipolar disorder<\/strong> \u2014 mood stabiliser, particularly mixed and rapid-cycling presentations<\/li>\n<li><strong>Glossopharyngeal neuralgia<\/strong> \u2014 analogous use to trigeminal neuralgia<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diabetic neuropathy<\/strong> \u2014 second-line option when gabapentinoids fail or are contraindicated<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alcohol withdrawal<\/strong> \u2014 selected cases under specialist supervision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Dose &amp; Administration<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#2c7cb0;color:#fff;\">\n<th>\u0395\u03bd\u03b4\u03b5\u03af\u03be\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2<\/th>\n<th>\u0395\u03ba\u03ba\u03af\u03bd\u03b7\u03c3\u03b7<\/th>\n<th>\u03a4\u03b9\u03c4\u03bb\u03bf\u03b4\u03cc\u03c4\u03b7\u03c3\u03b7<\/th>\n<th>Maintenance<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Trigeminal neuralgia<\/td>\n<td>100 mg once or twice daily<\/td>\n<td>+100\u2013200 mg every 2 days<\/td>\n<td>200\u2013400 mg three times daily<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td>Partial seizures (adult)<\/td>\n<td>100\u2013200 mg once or twice daily<\/td>\n<td>+100\u2013200 mg weekly<\/td>\n<td>800\u20131200 mg\/day in 2\u20134 doses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bipolar disorder<\/td>\n<td>200 mg twice daily<\/td>\n<td>+200 mg every 3\u20134 days<\/td>\n<td>400\u20131600 mg\/day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td>Children (epilepsy)<\/td>\n<td>10\u201320 mg\/kg\/day<\/td>\n<td>Specialist guidance<\/td>\n<td>15\u201330 mg\/kg\/day in divided doses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Elderly<\/td>\n<td>100 mg twice daily<\/td>\n<td>Cautious titration<\/td>\n<td>Lower of typical adult range<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"background:#fff3f3;border-left:4px solid #d9534f;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;border-radius:4px;\"><strong>HLA-B*1502 testing before starting<\/strong> Patients of Han Chinese, Thai, Malay, Vietnamese, Filipino, Indonesian, and South Indian ancestry have a much higher carrier rate of HLA-B*1502 \u2014 an allele strongly associated with Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis on carbamazepine. Test before initiation in these populations and choose an alternative if positive. HLA-A*3101 is a similar but lower-risk marker in European and Japanese ancestry.<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff3f3;border-left:4px solid #d9534f;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;border-radius:4px;\"><strong>Therapeutic drug monitoring<\/strong> Aim for a steady-state plasma level of 4\u201312 mg\/L (17\u201351 \u00b5mol\/L). Carbamazepine is a potent autoinducer \u2014 your daily requirement may rise over the first 2\u20134 weeks of treatment as hepatic CYP3A4 induction matures. Levels should be checked 5\u20137 days after each dose change.<\/div>\n<h2>\u03a3\u03c5\u03c7\u03bd\u03ad\u03c2 \u03c0\u03b1\u03c1\u03b5\u03bd\u03ad\u03c1\u03b3\u03b5\u03b9\u03b5\u03c2<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Drowsiness, ataxia (especially during titration)<\/li>\n<li>Dizziness, blurred or double vision<\/li>\n<li>Nausea, vomiting<\/li>\n<li>\u039a\u03b5\u03c6\u03b1\u03bb\u03b1\u03bb\u03b3\u03af\u03b1<\/li>\n<li>Mild rash (\u22485\u201310% of patients)<\/li>\n<li>Dry mouth, mild fluid retention<\/li>\n<li>Hyponatraemia (mild, especially in elderly)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Serious Side Effects \u2014 Stop and Seek Care<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Severe rash, blistering, mouth ulcers<\/strong> \u2014 possible Stevens-Johnson syndrome \/ TEN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aplastic anaemia, agranulocytosis<\/strong> \u2014 full blood count monitoring during the first months<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hyponatraemia &lt;125 mmol\/L<\/strong> \u2014 confusion, seizures<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u0397\u03c0\u03b1\u03c4\u03af\u03c4\u03b9\u03b4\u03b1<\/strong> \u2014 jaundice, dark urine, abdominal pain<\/li>\n<li><strong>DRESS syndrome<\/strong> \u2014 fever, lymphadenopathy, eosinophilia, multi-organ involvement<\/li>\n<li>Heart block (rare)<\/li>\n<li>Suicidal ideation (anti-epileptic class warning)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u0391\u03bd\u03c4\u03b5\u03bd\u03b4\u03b5\u03af\u03be\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Known hypersensitivity to carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, or tricyclic antidepressants<\/li>\n<li>Atrioventricular block (especially second- or third-degree)<\/li>\n<li>History of bone-marrow depression or acute intermittent porphyria<\/li>\n<li>Use of MAO inhibitors within the previous 14 days<\/li>\n<li>HLA-B*1502 positive (relative \u2014 alternative agent preferred)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u0391\u03bb\u03bb\u03b7\u03bb\u03b5\u03c0\u03b9\u03b4\u03c1\u03ac\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2 \u03a6\u03b1\u03c1\u03bc\u03ac\u03ba\u03c9\u03bd<\/h2>\n<p>Carbamazepine is a powerful inducer of CYP3A4 and many other CYP enzymes. It accelerates the metabolism (and so reduces the plasma level and clinical effect) of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Combined oral contraceptives \u2014 alternative contraception is essential<\/li>\n<li>Warfarin and direct oral anticoagulants<\/li>\n<li>Many other anti-epileptics (lamotrigine, valproate, phenytoin)<\/li>\n<li>Antiretrovirals, immunosuppressants, calcium-channel blockers<\/li>\n<li>Statins (especially simvastatin), corticosteroids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And its own level is raised dangerously by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Macrolide antibiotics (erythromycin, clarithromycin)<\/li>\n<li>Diltiazem, verapamil, isoniazid, fluconazole, ketoconazole<\/li>\n<li>\u03a7\u03c5\u03bc\u03cc\u03c2 \u03b3\u03ba\u03c1\u03ad\u03b9\u03c0\u03c6\u03c1\u03bf\u03c5\u03c4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u0391\u03c0\u03bf\u03b8\u03ae\u03ba\u03b5\u03c5\u03c3\u03b7<\/h2>\n<p>Store below 25 \u00b0C in a dry place. Protect from moisture (carbamazepine tablets can degrade in damp conditions). Keep in original blister packaging. Keep out of reach of children.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\">\u03a3\u03c5\u03c7\u03bd\u03ad\u03c2 \u0395\u03c1\u03c9\u03c4\u03ae\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2<\/h2>\n<h3>Is Tegrital the same as Tegretol?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes \u2014 both are brand names for carbamazepine. Tegrital is the Indian generic version; Tegretol is the original Novartis brand. Mechanism, dosing, and effect are identical at the same dose.<\/p>\n<h3>How fast does carbamazepine work for trigeminal neuralgia?<\/h3>\n<p>Most patients experience meaningful pain relief within 24\u201372 hours of reaching an effective dose. The challenge is reaching that dose \u2014 slow titration is required to limit dizziness and ataxia. About 70% of trigeminal neuralgia patients respond at carbamazepine doses of 200\u2013800 mg\/day.<\/p>\n<h3>Why does the dose need to go up over time?<\/h3>\n<p>Carbamazepine induces its own hepatic metabolism \u2014 autoinduction. Over the first 2\u20134 weeks the liver produces more CYP3A4 enzyme, accelerating drug clearance. Daily requirements typically rise 30\u201360% before plateauing.<\/p>\n<h3>What is HLA-B*1502 testing and do I need it?<\/h3>\n<p>HLA-B*1502 is a genetic marker strongly associated with Stevens-Johnson syndrome on carbamazepine. The FDA recommends pre-treatment testing for patients of Han Chinese, Thai, Malay, South Indian, Filipino, Indonesian, and Vietnamese ancestry. If positive, an alternative anticonvulsant should be used.<\/p>\n<h3>Can carbamazepine be used in pregnancy?<\/h3>\n<p>Carbamazepine is associated with neural tube defects (1% risk vs. 0.06% baseline) and other malformations. It is generally avoided in pregnancy when alternatives exist. If continued, high-dose folic acid (5 mg daily) is recommended before conception and through the first trimester.<\/p>\n<h3>Does Tegrital interact with the contraceptive pill?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes \u2014 strongly. Carbamazepine reduces oestrogen and progestogen levels via CYP3A4 induction, leading to contraceptive failure. Use a copper IUD, levonorgestrel IUD, or progestogen-only injection during treatment.<\/p>\n<h3>How long until I can come off carbamazepine?<\/h3>\n<p>For trigeminal neuralgia, many patients trial dose reduction every 6\u201312 months once pain is controlled. For epilepsy, withdrawal is considered only after 2\u20133 years seizure-free. Always taper \u2014 abrupt stop can precipitate seizures even in patients without epilepsy.<\/p>\n<h3>What blood tests are needed?<\/h3>\n<p>Baseline full blood count, liver function, urea and electrolytes, and pregnancy test where relevant. Repeat FBC and LFTs at 4 weeks, 3 months, then every 6\u201312 months. Carbamazepine plasma level 5\u20137 days after each dose change.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I drink alcohol on Tegrital?<\/h3>\n<p>Avoid or strictly limit alcohol. Both carbamazepine and alcohol depress the central nervous system; combining them increases sedation, falls risk, and raises seizure threshold variability.<\/p>\n<h3>Why is Tegrital chewable?<\/h3>\n<p>The chewable format makes the tablet easy to take for children, elderly patients, and anyone with swallowing difficulty. The bioavailability is comparable to standard tablets.<\/p>\n<h3>Is Tegrital effective for fibromyalgia?<\/h3>\n<p>Carbamazepine is not first-line for fibromyalgia \u2014 pregabalin, duloxetine, and amitriptyline are. Carbamazepine has a defined role in trigeminal neuralgia and partial seizures; for general nerve pain it is a later-line option.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff3f3;border-left:4px solid #d9534f;padding:14px 18px;margin:24px 0;border-radius:4px;font-size:13px;\"><strong>Medical disclaimer:<\/strong> This page is educational and does not replace professional medical advice. 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