Tablets

M/R tablets

SF liquid

Suppositories

Tegretol is the preferred brand for new patients however please ensure that existing patients are maintained on a specific manufacturers brand

MHRA Advice
Patients being treated for epilepsy should be maintained on a specific manufacturer's product

Should only be considered following referral to a tertiary care specialists  and after oxcarbazepine has been tried

Supported by an ESCA

Tablets

Oral suspension

On specialist advice

MHRA Advice
Care should be taken when switching between oral formulations. The need for continued supply of a particluar manufacturer's product should be based on clinical judgement and consultation with patient and/or carer, taking into account factors such as seizure frequency and treatment history