Mazetol SR is used to treat certain types of seizures (epilepsy). It is also used to relieve pain due to trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux) and in the treatment of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). Mazetol SR works in the brain and nervous system to control seizures, pain, and bipolar disorder. Mazetol SR is an anticonvulsant.
Mazetol SR is available only with your doctor’s prescription.
Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, Mazetol SR is used in certain patients with the following medical conditions:
Alcohol withdrawal.
Bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness), prevention.
Central partial diabetes insipidus (water diabetes).
Neurogenic pain (a type of continuing pain).
Psychotic disorders (severe mental illness).
Warnings: Do not take MAZETOL Sr 400 TABLET if you are allergic to 'Carbamezapine' or any of its contents, have serious heart problems, blood illnesses, bone marrow problems, hypothyroidism, glaucoma, urinary retention, osteoporosis or taking anti-depressants called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO's) within the last 14 days or taking herbal preparations containing St. John's wort as an antidepressant. Inform the doctor if you have low sodium levels in the blood or take medicines that could lower the blood's sodium levels, or using hormonal contraceptives. Do not stop taking MAZETOL Sr 400 TABLET without consulting your doctor to avoid worsening of seizures episodes. Do not take MAZETOL Sr 400 TABLET if you are pregnant unless prescribed by the doctor as MAZETOL Sr 400 TABLET might cause serious congenital disabilities. It is safe to take MAZETOL Sr 400 TABLET while breastfeeding; however, consult your doctor immediately if you think that the baby is having side-effects like excessive sleepiness, skin reactions or yellowing of skin or eyes. MAZETOL Sr 400 TABLET causes drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. MAZETOL Sr 400 TABLET should not be given to people less than 18 years of age until and unless prescribed by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with MAZETOL Sr 400 TABLET as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies or mood swings.
Medicine Interaction: MAZETOL Sr 400 TABLET may have interaction with antipsychotic (aripiprazole, quetiapine), anti-anxiety (alprazolam), anti-depressant (amitriptyline, duloxetine, sertraline, fluoxetine), antibiotics (erythromycin), pain killer (codeine, oxycodone, acetaminophen, tramadol), anti-convulsant (gabapentin, lamotrigine, pregabalin, phenytoin, topiramate), anti-thyroid (levothyroxine), antipsychotic (lithium), insomnia (melatonin), anti-coagulant (warfarin), antihistamine (diphenhydramine), and vitamin (cholecalciferol).
Side Effects: 1Dizziness
2.Sedation
3.Vertigo
4.Ataxia
5.Nausea
6.Vomiting
7.Epigastric distress
8.Blurred vision
9.Urine retention
10.Aplastic anaemia
11.Agranulocytosis
12.Lupus like syndrome
13.Hyponatremia
14.Rash
15.Urticaria
How to Store it: Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 C. Protect from light and moisture.
Over Dose: Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 C. Protect from light and moisture.
Precautions: Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 C. Protect from light and moisture.
Missed Dose: Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 C. Protect from light and moisture.
