Carbatrol

Active Ingredient(s): Carbamazepine
FDA Approved: * September 30, 1997
Pharm Company: * SHIRE
Category: Bipolar Disorder

Carbamazepine (CBZ), sold under the trade name Tegretol among others, is an anticonvulsant medication used primarily in the treatment of epilepsy and neuropathic pain.[1] It is used as an adjunctive treatment in schizophrenia along with other medications and as a second-line agent in bipolar disorder.[3][1] Carbamazepine appears to work as well as phenytoin and valproate for focal and generalized seizures.[4] It is not effective ... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Carbatrol shire;CARBATROL;100;mg
12 Hr Carbatrol 100 mg Extended Release Capsule
NDC: 54092-171
Labeler:
Shire Us Manufacturing Inc.
Carbatrol shire;CARBATROL;200;mg
12 Hr Carbatrol 200 mg Extended Release Capsule
NDC: 54092-172
Labeler:
Shire Us Manufacturing Inc.
Carbatrol shire;CARBATROL;300;mg
Carbatrol 300 mg 12 Hr Extended Release Capsule
NDC: 54092-173
Labeler:
Shire Us Manufacturing Inc.
Carbatrol 300 mg 12 Hr Extended Release Capsule
NDC: 54868-5432
Labeler:
Physicians Total Care, Inc.

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