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Megrelite 100mg Tablet

Written By Dr. Swati Mishra, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Khushbu Goel, DM, MD
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:05 AM (IST)
Megrelite 100mg Tablet is an anti-epileptic medicine used to treat epilepsy. It helps prevent certain types of seizures (fits). It is also prescribed for a painful condition of the face, head, and neck known as trigeminal neuralgia and diabetes-related nerve pain (diabetic neuropathy).
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General Information

Contains

Carbamazepine (100mg)

Marketer

Elite Pharma Pvt Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Megrelite 100mg Tablet must be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time every day. The dose and how often you need to take it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. It may be increased gradually. Many other medicines can interfere with this medicine so tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking to make sure it is safe.

You can take this medicine with or without food but take it regularly at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. It is important to take this medicine for as long as you are advised, even if you feel well. Missing even a single dose may trigger a seizure and, if you stop taking it abruptly, your condition may get worse.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, feeling dizzy, tired or drowsy, unsteadiness (balance disorder), constipation, dry mouth, and itching. Some people may develop blurring of vision and slurred speech. Most of the side effects are not serious. However, let your doctor know straight away if you notice a skin rash or if your mood becomes depressed or if you develop any thoughts about harming yourself.

Before taking Megrelite 100mg Tablet, tell your doctor if you have any heart problems, kidney or liver disease, difficulty in urinating, or any mental illness like depression. These conditions may affect your treatment. You may be advised some blood tests (eg. CBC) before starting treatment and then periodically thereafter, to monitor your progress.

Uses of Megrelite Tablet

Benefits of Megrelite Tablet

Diabetic nerve pain
Megrelite 100mg Tablet relieves nerve pain by decreasing nerve impulses which cause the pain. If the pain is reduced you will feel more comfortable going about your daily life, but you should continue with all other diabetes medicines as prescribed. This medicine is not associated with any physical or psychological dependence (addiction) but it should not be stopped suddenly. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective.
Trigeminal neuralgia
Megrelite 100mg Tablet can relieve nerve pain by decreasing nerve impulses which cause the pain (in the trigeminal nerve in your face). It is effective in treating this condition although other medications may also be used. It will enable you to carry out certain daily activities like shaving, putting on make-up, eating, drinking, and brushing your teeth with some freedom from the worry and pain that trigeminal neuralgia can cause. It is not associated with any physical or psychological dependence (addiction) but should not be stopped suddenly.
Epilepsy/Seizures
Megrelite 100mg Tablet works by decreasing the nerve impulses which cause the seizures. By controlling the frequency of seizures, it will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence. It helps reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety.

This medicine is not associated with any physical or psychological dependence (addiction) but it should not be stopped suddenly. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

Side effects of Megrelite Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Megrelite
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Sleepiness
  • Abnormality of voluntary movements

How to use Megrelite Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Megrelite 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Megrelite Tablet works

Megrelite 100mg Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

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Quick tips

  • Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
  • Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
  • Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
    • Practice yoga every day.
    • Get enough sleep at nighttime.
    • Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/laptop.
    • Take your medication on time.
  • It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of blood cells in your blood while taking this medication. 
  • Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice a rash or other skin changes such as reddish spot or circular patches while taking this medicine.
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

UNSAFE
Megrelite 100mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Megrelite 100mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Megrelite 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Megrelite 100mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Megrelite 100mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Megrelite 100mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Frequently asked questions

Your symptoms may take 1-2 weeks to improve. However, in some cases, it may take even longer. Consult your doctor if your condition doesn't improve or if you have any doubts regarding your condition.
No, Megrelite 100mg Tablet is not an analgesic and should not be used for regular aches or pains. It is an anti-epileptic medicine which is used to treat fits (seizures). It is also used in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia (intense facial nerve pain). In addition to that, Megrelite 100mg Tablet is used to control mood disorders when other medicines fail to work.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines including medicines for epilepsy or seizures, medicines used to thin your blood (e.g., warfarin), medicines to control bacterial infection (e.g., chloramphenicol, metronidazole and doxycycline) and medicines to control viral infection (e.g., nelfinavir). Also, let your doctor know if you take asthma medicines (e.g., theophylline and montelukast), birth control pills, etc. It is important to tell your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Further, you should tell the doctor if you have ever had liver problems, kidney problems, lung problems or porphyria (a rare blood pigment disorder).
The long-term side effects of Megrelite 100mg Tablet vary from person to person. While some people can take Megrelite 100mg Tablet safely for several years, some may develop side effects on using it for long term. These side effects include osteoporosis and osteopenia in which the bones become weak and can get easily fractured. Therefore, if you have been prescribed Megrelite 100mg Tablet for a long term, get your bone density checked at regular intervals, maintain a healthy diet and exercise daily.
Megrelite 100mg Tablet may make you sleepy or you may feel dizzy. Therefore, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery. Alcohol consumption should be avoided since taking both together may cause excessive sleepiness.
You should stop Megrelite 100mg Tablet only after consulting your doctor. It is advised to gradually decrease the dose of Megrelite 100mg Tablet so that the condition for which you are taking it does not recur.
Pay attention to any changes, especially sudden changes in mood, behavior, thoughts or feelings. Keep all follow-up visits with your doctor as scheduled. Call your doctor as needed, especially if you are worried about any symptoms.
Yes, Megrelite 100mg Tablet causes weight gain as a common side effect. This could be due to an increase in appetite. You can manage your weight by eating a healthy diet, consuming low calorie food and including more vegetables and fruits in your diet. Also, regular physical exercise will be very helpful.
Though rare but Megrelite 100mg Tablet may cause decreased sexual desire. It may also impair male fertility as it may reduce sperm count and/or motility. Consult your doctor if you develop these symptoms.
Once the medicine relieves your pain, talk to your doctor who will gradually reduce your dose. Megrelite 100mg Tablet can be possibly stopped if there is no recurrence of pain after taking the reduced dose for several weeks.
Side effects of Megrelite 100mg Tablet can be reduced by starting it at a low dose. The doctor may gradually increase the dose, until an effective dose is reached.
Before starting treatment with Megrelite 100mg Tablet, your doctor may ask you to get regular blood tests, liver function test, and in some cases, even a urine test. You may need to take these tests from time to time during your treatment. This is quite usual and nothing to worry about.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Iminostilbene Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Sodium channel modulators (AED)

Related lab tests

Glycosylated Hemoglobin

References

  1. Stahl SM, editor. Carbamazepine. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 105-110.
  2. McNamara JO. Pharmacotherapy of the Epilepsies. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 594-95.
  3. Porters RJ, Meldrum BS. Antiseizure Drugs. Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 405-406.
  4. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 197-201.
  5. Carbamazepine. East Hanover, New Jersey: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; 2018. [Accessed 19 Jun. 2019] (online) Available from:
  6. Carbamazepine. Hoofddorp, The Netherlands: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Europe B.V.; 2019. [Accessed 06 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:
  7. Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

Sinus, frequent cold, trigeminal neuralgia

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni
Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni
Ayurveda
Use BADAM ROGAN TAIL - 1-1 Drop in each nostril( Nose opening ) at night

Left side headache while laughing or coughing for 20 seconds only Pls suggest

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could be trigeminal neuralgia/ TM joint stifness or migrainerefer to ENT doctor and Neurophysician
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