🏷️ Parameter	🔍 Details
🧬 Active Ingredient	Oxcarbazepine
💊 Indication	Partial Seizures, Bipolar Disorder (off-label)
🇺🇸 US Brand	Trileptal®
🏭 Manufacturer	Cipla Ltd.
📦 Packaging	Blister strips of 10 tablets (150mg, 300mg, 600mg)
💪 Strength	150 mg, 300 mg, 600 mg
🚚 Delivery Time	7–14 days (Worldwide)

🧠 Introduction to Oxcarb (Oxcarbazepine)

Oxcarb by Cipla contains Oxcarbazepine, a ketone-derivative antiepileptic drug metabolized to active eslicarbazepine. It stabilizes hyperexcitable neurons by blocking voltage-sensitive sodium channels, approved for:

⚡ Partial seizures (monotherapy/adjuvant in adults & children ≥6 years)
🌓 Bipolar disorder (off-label mood stabilizer at 600–1200 mg/day)

Advantages over carbamazepine: lower risk of severe rash and no auto-induction of metabolism. Cipla’s formulation offers cost-effective seizure control.

💊 Dosage & Indications

💉 Indication	🧪 Dosage	⏱️ Frequency	💡 Route
Adults: Partial Seizures	Start 300 mg BID → Max 2400 mg/day	Twice daily	Oral
Children (6–17y): Seizures	8–10 mg/kg/day → Max 900 mg/day	Twice daily	Oral
Bipolar (Off-label)	600–1200 mg/day	Twice daily	Oral
Elderly/Renal Impairment	Reduce dose by 25% if CrCl <30 mL/min	Twice daily	Oral

⚠️ Side Effects, Storage & Warnings

❗ Common Side Effects: Dizziness (32%), diplopia (16%), fatigue, hyponatremia (low sodium).
🚫 Serious Effects:
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) in HLA-B*1502 carriers
- Suicidal ideation (monitor mood changes)
- Severe hyponatremia (Na+ <125 mmol/L)
❄️ Storage: Below 30°C; protect from moisture (keep in original blister).
⚠️ Warnings:
- Test HLA-B*1502 allele in Asian patients before use.
- Monitor serum sodium monthly for first 3 months.
- Avoid in AV heart block or severe hepatic impairment.

🌍 Global Availability & Shipping

🌎 Region	📦 Shipping	💵 Price (300mg pack)	📜 Prescription
🇺🇸 USA	✅ Yes	$35–$55	Required
🇬🇧 UK	✅ Yes	£30–£45	Required
🇦🇺 Australia	✅ Yes	AUD 50–80	Required

🔗 Related Indian Alternatives (Different in Same Category)

💊 Product Name	🏭 Manufacturer	🔗 Internal Link
Trileptal (Oxcarbazepine)	Novartis	Trileptal
Tegrital (Carbamazepine)	Cipla	Tegrital
Keppra (Levetiracetam)	Sun Pharma	Keppra
Eptoin (Phenytoin)	Abbott	Eptoin
Valparin (Sodium Valproate)	Sanofi	Valparin
Gabantin (Gabapentin)	Sun Pharma	Gabantin

📚 External Medical References

🩺 Expert Commentary

Dr. Ananya Reddy, Neurologist:
“Oxcarb is first-line for new-onset focal seizures due to its tolerability. For patients with sodium concerns, [Keppra] (Levetiracetam) is safer. Always screen HLA-B1502 in Southeast Asian populations – Cipla’s Oxcarb carries the same risk as branded Trileptal.”*

📌 Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes. Consult a neurologist before use. Cipla’s Oxcarb is not FDA-approved for bipolar disorder.

💡 Clinical Tips:

Hyponatremia Prevention: Limit fluid intake to 1.5L/day; check baseline sodium.
Switching from Carbamazepine: Replace with 1.5× Oxcarb dose (e.g., 400mg carbamazepine → 600mg Oxcarb).
Cipla Tablet ID:
- 150mg: “CIPLA” over “147”
- 300mg: “CIPLA” over “148”
- 600mg: “CIPLA” over “149”
Missed Dose: Take immediately if <6 hours late; otherwise skip to avoid dizziness.