Tegrital CR 400 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Epilepsy, Trigeminal Neuralgia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Tegrital CR 400 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tegrital CR 400 Tablet. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Tegrital CR 400 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Tegrital CR 400 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Tegrital CR 400 Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Tegrital CR 400 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Depression, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Tegrital CR 400 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Tegrital CR 400 Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Tegrital CR 400 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Tegrital CR 400 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Tegrital CR 400 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Tegrital CR 400 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Tegrital has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Tegrital without medical advice.
Is the use of Tegrital CR 400 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Tegrital for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Tegrital CR 400 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Tegrital has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tegrital CR 400 Tablet on the Liver?
Tegrital is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Tegrital CR 400 Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Tegrital on the heart have been reported.
Tegrital CR 400 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tegrital CR 400 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tegrital CR 400 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Tegrital CR 400 Tablet. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Tegrital CR 400 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Tegrital CR 400 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Tegrital CR 400 Tablet can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tegrital CR 400 Tablet
When consumed with certain foods, Tegrital CR 400 Tablet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tegrital CR 400 Tablet
Taking alcohol with Tegrital CR 400 Tablet can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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