cereptal 150mg tablet - Oxcarbazepine (150mg) medicine

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๐Ÿญ Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jul 1, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
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SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jul 01, 2026

What is cereptal 150mg tablet used for?

Aux Tol 600 Tablet (Oxcarbazepine) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Oxcarbazepine (150mg), which Stabilizes neuronal membranes by blocking voltage-gated sodium channels, inhibit. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Oxcarbazepine
  • Manufacturer: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: C
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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๐Ÿ’Š cereptal 150mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Partial seizures (monotherapy or adjunctive); generalized tonic-clonic seizures

Off-label uses: Bipolar disorder; neuropathic pain; trigeminal neuralgia

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Oxcarbazepine
Brand NameAux Tol 600 Tablet
ManufacturerGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassNEURO CNS
Action ClassSodium channel modulators (AED)
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionWell absorbed orally, rapid and complete absorption
DistributionDistributes widely; crosses blood-brain barrier
Protein BindingApproximately 40% bound to plasma proteins
MetabolismExtensively metabolized by cytosolic enzymes to active metabolite MHD (10,11-dihydro-10-hydroxy-carbazepine)
Half-LifeOxcarbazepine: 2 hours; MHD: 9 hours
ExcretionPrimarily renal (95% as metabolites, <1% unchanged)
Bioavailability>95%
Onset of Action1-2 hours
Peak Plasma Time4-6 hours (MHD)
Duration of Action12-24 hours

How It Works

Stabilizes neuronal membranes by blocking voltage-gated sodium channels, inhibiting repetitive firing

Mechanism Steps

1Binds to voltage-gated sodium channels in neuronal membranes
2Stabilizes the inactivated state of the channel
3Reduces high-frequency repetitive firing of action potentials

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take cereptal 150mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of cereptal 150mg tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Dizziness
  • Somnolence
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diplopia
  • Fatigue
  • Ataxia

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Hyponatremia
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • Toxic epidermal necrolysis
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Angioedema
  • Bone marrow depression

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Pancreatitis
  • Hepatitis
  • Rhabdomyolysis
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Carbamazepine Major Decreased oxcarbazepine levels, increased carbamazepine toxicity
Phenytoin Major Increased phenytoin levels
Oral contraceptives Major Reduced contraceptive efficacy
Warfarin Moderate Decreased warfarin effect
Alcohol Minor Increased CNS depression

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Carbamazepine
  • Phenytoin
  • Phenobarbital
  • Valproic acid
  • Lamotrigine
  • Oral contraceptives

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Warfarin
  • Verapamil
  • Cimetidine
  • Erythromycin

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Acetaminophen
  • Alcohol

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

No significant food interactions

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

May increase CNS depression; avoid alcohol

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to oxcarbazepine or eslicarbazepine; history of bone marrow depression

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Serum sodium levels (risk of hyponatremia); liver function; renal function; CBC

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Excreted in breast milk; caution advised

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Supportive care; gastric lavage; activated charcoal; monitor vital signs

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

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Reviewed: Jul 01, 2026

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๐Ÿ”„ Substitutes for cereptal 150mg tablet

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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