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Carbamazepine is a trusted anti-seizure medicine that helps control epilepsy and calms nerve pain—like a switch that stabilizes electrical signals in your brain, preventing seizures and easing severe facial pain.
- ✅ 200mg tablets & 100mg/5mL syrup available
- ✅ VAT-Exempt (Save 12% automatically under Philippine law for PNF essential medicines!)
- ✅ PNF Listed - Philippine National Formulary approved essential medicine for epilepsy & mood disorders
- ✅ No Prescription? Get a FREE teleconsultation with our licensed doctor during checkout
Understanding Carbamazepine: Your Brain's Electrical Stabilizer
Carbamazepine is a powerful anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer that has been helping Filipinos manage epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgia (severe facial pain), and bipolar disorder for decades. As an essential medicine listed in the Philippine National Formulary 8th Edition under mood stabilizers, you can be confident this is a DOH-approved, evidence-based treatment that meets the highest quality standards for neurological care.
According to the Philippine National Formulary, Carbamazepine is available as 200mg tablets, 200mg and 400mg modified-release tablets, and 100mg/5mL syrup—making it accessible for both adults and children who need reliable seizure control.
How Carbamazepine Works (Simple Explanation)
Imagine your brain's nerve cells are like electrical wires sending signals. In epilepsy, these wires sometimes "short-circuit" causing sudden bursts of electrical activity (seizures). Carbamazepine acts like a "circuit breaker"—it blocks sodium channels in nerve cells, slowing down excessive electrical firing and calming overactive nerves. This means:
- Reduced seizure frequency and intensity (for partial and generalized tonic-clonic seizures)
- Relief from trigeminal neuralgia (the "suicide disease" caused by irritated facial nerves)
- Stabilized mood for bipolar disorder (preventing extreme highs and lows)
- Better quality of life with fewer unexpected neurological episodes
Carbamazepine Quick Guide: What You Need to Know
| Available Strengths | 200mg tablets, 200mg & 400mg MR tablets, 100mg/5mL syrup (PNF standard) |
| Standard Dosage | Adults: Start 200mg once daily, gradually increase to 200mg 3-4 times daily; Children: 10-20mg/kg daily in divided doses (as prescribed by neurologist) |
| Best Time to Take | With meals to reduce stomach upset; same time daily for consistent blood levels |
| Key Benefits | First-line treatment for partial seizures, effective for nerve pain, mood stabilization |
| Monitoring Required | Regular blood tests (CBC, liver function, sodium levels) especially first 2 months |
Why Choose Carbamazepine from MedsGo?
- ✅ Automatic VAT Savings: As a Philippine National Formulary essential medicine, Carbamazepine is 100% VAT-exempt under the TRAIN & CREATE Acts. You save 12% instantly—no paperwork needed!
- ✅ PNF Quality Assurance: Our Carbamazepine complies with Philippine National Formulary standards (200mg tablets, MR tablets, syrup), ensuring you receive WHO and DOH-recommended essential medicine.
- ✅ Temperature-Controlled Storage: Unlike generic warehouses, our FDA-registered pharmacies store neurological medicines properly to maintain potency.
- ✅ Doctor Care Included: No prescription? No problem. Add to cart and get a FREE teleconsultation with our licensed physician—no hidden fees.
- ✅ Fast & Safe Delivery: Or pick up at any MedsGo pharmacy nationwide for same-day availability.
- ✅ Patient Education: We provide guidance on recognizing serious skin reactions (like Stevens-Johnson syndrome)—safety first!
Safety & Side Effects: What to Watch For ⚠︎
Most patients tolerate Carbamazepine well when monitored properly, but be a smart medicine user:
- Common: Drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, blurred vision, unsteadiness—usually temporary as your body adjusts
- Serious (Call doctor immediately): Skin rash, mouth sores, fever, swollen glands, yellow skin/eyes (liver problem signs), unusual bleeding/bruising, severe dizziness
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Warning: Rare but life-threatening skin reaction (flu-like symptoms + spreading rash/blisters). Higher risk in first 8 weeks. Go to ER immediately if severe rash develops!
- Important: Never stop suddenly! This can trigger rebound seizures. Always consult a neurologist before stopping
- Special Note: Inform our doctor during teleconsultation if you have Asian ancestry (HLA-B*1502 testing may be needed) or liver/kidney problems
- Drug Interactions: Many medicines interact with Carbamazepine (birth control pills, blood thinners, antidepressants). Keep an updated list for your doctor
Mahalagang Impormasyon sa Tagalog
Carbamazepine: Ang Stabilizer ng Iyong Utak
Ang Carbamazepine ay isang anticonvulsant at mood stabilizer na matagal nang tinatagalan ng mga Pilipino para sa epilepsy (seizures), trigeminal neuralgia (matinding pananakit ng mukha), at bipolar disorder. Ayon sa Philippine National Formulary (8th Edition), ito ay aprubado ng DOH bilang essential medicine para sa neurological disorders at mood stabilization.
Ang PNF ay naglilista ng Carbamazepine sa 200mg tablets, 200mg at 400mg modified-release tablets, at 100mg/5mL syrup—kaya maaari itong gamitin ng mga adulto at bata.
Paano Gumagana ang Carbamazepine?
Isipin na ang nerve cells ng iyong utak ay parang electrical wires. Sa epilepsy, nagkaka-"short circuit" kaya nagkakaroon ng seizures. Ang Carbamazepine ay parang "circuit breaker"—pinapabagal nito ang sobrang electrical activity sa utak. Resulta: mas konti ang seizures, nawawala ang matinding sakit ng mukha, at stabil ang mood.
Ang Mahusay na Benepisyo ng Pagbili sa MedsGo
- ✅ Automatikong VAT Discount: Libre sa 12% VAT bilang PNF essential medicine (TRAIN & CREATE Acts)
- ✅ PNF Quality: 200mg tablets, MR tablets, at syrup ayon sa pamantayan ng DOH at WHO
- ✅ Libre Konsulta: Walang reseta? Libre ang teleconsultation sa aming doktor
- ✅ Pambansang Botika: Maaari ring bumili sa kahit anong MedsGo pharmacy sa buong bansa
- ✅ Tamang Storage: Naka-temperature control ang aming storage para sa safety ng gamot
Mga Side Effect na Dapat Bantayan ⚠︎
- Karaniwan: Antok, pagkahilo, nasusuka, blurry vision—usually pansamantala lang
- Seryoso (Tawagin agad ang doktor): Skin rash, pamamaga ng glands, dilaw na balat/mata, kakaibang pagdurugo
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Maaaring mangyari sa unang 8 linggo. Kung may severe rash + lagnat, pumunta agad sa ER!
- HUWAG ITIGIL BIGLA! Maaaring magka-seizure ulit. Konsultahin muna ang neurologist
- Paalala: Sabihin sa doktor kung ikaw ay may Asian ancestry o may problema sa liver/kidney
