Tegrital Cr 300 Divitabs 10

Tegrital CR 300 Divitabs Tablet is used in adults to control epileptic seizures and manage severe facial nerve pain (trigeminal neuralgia).

Uses of Tegrital CR 300 Divitabs are:

• Epilepsy: Controls partial-onset, generalised tonic-clonic, and mixed seizures.
• Trigeminal Neuralgia (severe facial nerve pain): Reduces the frequency and severity of severe facial nerve pain attacks.

To use Tegrital CR 300 Divitabs Tablet, follow these instructions:

• Take the tablet orally, as directed by your doctor.

• Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

• This medicine can be taken with or without food.

• Always follow your doctor's advice and never modify the dose yourself.

Tegrital CR 300 Divitabs Tablet is taken orally.

Tegrital CR 300 Divitabs Tablet contains carbamazepine (300 mg). This medication works on your body in the following ways:

• Stabilises Hyper-excited Nerve Membranes: Carbamazepine acts by stabilising the membranes of nerves that are overly excited. This means it reduces the nerve's ability to send rapid and repeated signals which can lead to seizures.

• Inhibits Repetitive Neuronal Firing: The medication inhibits neurons, or brain cells, from firing repetitively. This action helps to prevent the spread of electrical activity in the brain, thereby helping to prevent seizures.

• Reduces Synaptic Propagation of Seizure Impulses: Synaptic propagation is when an electrical impulse travels from one nerve cell to another through synapses (the junctions between nerve cells). Carbamazepine reduces this propagation of seizure impulses, further helping to control seizures and manage pain in conditions like trigeminal neuralgia.

• Store Tegrital CR 300 Divitabs Tablet at room temperature, ideally between 20°C to 25°C.

• Protect the medicine from light and moisture.

• Keep the packaging securely closed to prevent air exposure.

• Always keep this medication out of reach of children.

• Check the expiry date and ensure you use it before that.

• If you're managing epilepsy with Tegrital CR 300 Divitabs Tablet, a diet high in fats, adequate in protein, and low in carbohydrates also known as a ketogenic diet may help manage your condition better. However, always consult your doctor before starting any new diet plan.

• For those managing trigeminal neuralgia with this medication, practicing stress management techniques such as yoga or meditation might be beneficial in reducing the frequency of flare-ups. Stress is known to trigger episodes of nerve pain.