INTRODUCTION

OXELTRA contains Oxcarbazepine which belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants or antiepileptics. It is used to treat partial seizures and generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Epilepsy is a disorder of brain where people have recurring seizures and convulsions. Seizures is a result of a temporary fault in the brain’s electrical activity.

Take OXELTRA according to the dose and frequency as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine, since it may cause dizziness, drowsiness, balance or co-ordination problems, eye problems, muscle weakness and reduced levels of consciousness. Before using it, inform your doctor if you have or had heart problems, kidney or liver disease, difficulty urinating, depression, or suicidal thoughts. This medicine is used in adults and children aged 6 years and above. Your doctor will give the dose works best for you or your child. It can be used alone or along with other antiepileptic medicines.

USES OF OXELTRA

• Treat partial seizures (epilepsy)

HOW OXELTRA WORKS

OXELTRA works by keeping the brain’s over excitable nerve cells under control, which may help to suppress or reduce the frequency of such seizures.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take this medicine according to the dose and frequency as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break the medicine. It may be taken with or without food.

SIDE EFFECTS OF OXELTRA

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Diarrhoea:

Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. ORS should be used to prevent dehydration.

Drowsiness or dizziness:

Get up and move around to feel awake, take small naps to edge off the sleepiness. Give your eyes a break to avoid fatigue and eat a healthy food to boost energy.

Vomiting:

Drink clear or ice-cold drinks. Eat light, bland foods and avoid fried, greasy, or sweet foods.

Constipation:

Eat fruits, vegetables whole grains and high fiber rich foods.

Feeling sick (nausea) or indigestion:

Stick to simple normal meals and do not eat rich or spicy foods.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

Inform your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription or the following:

• antipsychotic medicines
• hormonal contraceptives
• diuretics
• indomethacin and ibuprofen (medicines used to treat pain)
• ciclosporin, tacrolimus (immunosuppressants)
• rifampicin

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.

FAQs ABOUT OXELTRA

When and how should I take OXELTRA?

Take this medicine as instructed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food.  

Will the use of OXELTRA affect my fertility?

It is not known to affect fertility in males or females. Inform your doctor if you are facing fertility issues while taking this medicine.

Does OXELTRA cause hair loss?

Yes, it may cause hair loss. But it does not affect everyone. If there is any hair loss, consult your doctor.

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