Eslicarbazepine Benefits & Uses

Eslicarbazepine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Epilepsy

Eslicarbazepine Dosage & How to Take

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.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Above 4 years old can take

Eslicarbazepine Related Warnings

Is the use of Eslicarbazepine safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Eslicarbazepine. It is best to stop taking Eslicarbazepine immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Eslicarbazepine safe during breastfeeding?

Eslicarbazepine may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Eslicarbazepine on the Kidneys?

Eslicarbazepine can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Eslicarbazepine on the Liver?

Eslicarbazepine has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Eslicarbazepine on the Heart?

Eslicarbazepine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Eslicarbazepine with Other Drugs

Eslicarbazepine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amphetamine

Amphetamine Tablet

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Arteether,Lumefantrine

Moderate

Codeine

Alprazolam

Amiodarone

Eslicarbazepine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Eslicarbazepine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Depression
Suicidal Tendency
Thyroid problems

Frequently asked Questions about Eslicarbazepine

Is this Eslicarbazepine habit forming or addictive?

Eslicarbazepine is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Eslicarbazepine can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Eslicarbazepine only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Eslicarbazepine for mental disorders.

No

Eslicarbazepine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Eslicarbazepine

There is no information on the effects of taking Eslicarbazepine with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Eslicarbazepine

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Eslicarbazepine with alcohol will be.

Unknown