Selzic 300 Tablet (Oxcarbazepine 300mg)

COMMON

• Dizziness, tiredness, drowsiness
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, stomach pain
• Headaches
• Depression, confusion, difficulty concentrating
• Low blood levels of sodium (can lead to confusion, decreased consciousness, swelling of the brain, problems with vision, nausea, vomiting or worsening of seizures)
• Agitation, other mood changes
• Lack of emotion or motivation
• Disturbed, blurred or double vision
• Uncontrolled eye movement
• Loss of coordination, shaking
• Memory loss
• Spinning sensation (vertigo)
• Skin rash, acne
• Hair loss
• Feeling weak, increase in weight

UNCOMMON

• Itchy skin

Stop taking SELZIC 300 MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• Signs of low number of white blood cells (increase in the number of infections with fever, severe chills, sore throat or mouth ulcers)
• Potentially life-threatening skin rashes like Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (initially reddish target-like spots or circular patches often with central blisters on the trunk, severe blistering of the skin or mucous membranes of the lips, eyes, mouth, nasal passages or genitals and skin peeling on most of the body surface)
• Signs of a blood disorder (tiredness, breathlessness when exercising, looking pale, headache, chills, dizziness, infections leading to fever, sore throat, mouth ulcer, bleeding or bruising more easily than normal, nose bleeding, reddish or purplish patches, unexplained blotches on skin)

PREGNANCY

SELZIC 300 MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women as there may be a risk to the unborn baby. It will be given to you only if clearly necessary. Do not stop taking SELZIC 300MG TABLET during pregnancy without doctors’ advice. Women of childbearing age should use other effective contraceptives because it affects the work of hormonal contraceptives, increasing the risk of getting pregnant. Consult your doctor before taking SELZIC 300MG TABLET.

BREASTFEEDING

SELZIC 300MG TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women only if considered clearly necessary as it passes through the breast milk and can cause side effects in breastfed infants such as excessive sleepiness or poor weight gain. Consult your doctor before taking SELZIC 300MG TABLET.

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES

Do not drive or operate any machines after taking SELZIC 300 MG TABLET if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, balance or co-ordination problems, eye problems like double or blurred vision, low blood levels of sodium causing muscle weakness or decreased consciousness, especially when starting the treatment or increasing the dose.

ALCOHOL

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking SELZIC 300 MG TABLET as it might make you feel very drowsy.

KIDNEY

SELZIC 300 MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems (especially associated with low sodium levels in the blood). Your doctor may initiate the treatment with the lowest effective dose and may gradually increase the dose of this medicine. Your doctor will examine your blood before treatment and at regular intervals during treatment with this medicine. Consult your doctor before taking SELZIC 300MG TABLET.

LIVER

SELZIC 300 MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver problems or who develop liver problems during treatment and in serious liver problems your doctor may adjust the dose. Consult your doctor before taking SELZIC 300MG TABLET.

ALLERGY

Do not take SELZIC 300 MG TABLET if you are allergic to Oxcarbazepine, eslicarbazepine or any other ingredients of this medicine.

HEART DISEASE

SELZIC 300MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart failure (signs include breathlessness, swelling of the feet or legs due to fluid build-up) or heart rhythm disorder. Consult your doctor before taking SELZIC 300MG TABLET.

OTHERS

Before taking SELZIC 300MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you:

• Have low blood levels of sodium (due to certain medications such as diuretics or non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs))
• Intolerance to certain sugars

Use in pediatrics:

SELZIC 300 MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children (under 6 years of age) as it has not been shown to be safe and effective in this age group. Your child’s doctor may monitor the thyroid function of the child before and during treatment with this medicine and may adjust the dose depending on the child’s body weight. Consult your child’s doctor for advice.

Use in geriatrics:

SELZIC 300 MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above), especially in patients with kidney impairment and your doctor may adjust the dose.  Consult your doctor before taking SELZIC 300MG TABLET.