OXTELLAR XR- oxcarbazepine tablet
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration | Revised: 12/2018 | ||
MEDICATION GUIDE
Oxtellar XR ®(ahks-TEH-lahr eks ahr) (oxcarbazepine) extended-release tablets, for oral use |
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What is the most important information I should know about Oxtellar XR?
Do not stop taking Oxtellar XR without first talking to your healthcare provider. Stopping Oxtellar XR suddenly can cause serious problems. Oxtellar XR can cause serious side effects, including:
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Similar symptoms that are not related to low sodium may occur from taking Oxtellar XR. You should tell your healthcare provider if you have any of these side effects and if they bother you or they do not go away.
Some other medicines can also cause low sodium in your blood. Be sure to tell your healthcare provider about all the other medicines that you are taking. Your healthcare provider may do blood tests to check your sodium levels during your treatment with Oxtellar XR . |
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Many people who are allergic to carbamazepine are also allergic to Oxtellar XR. Tell your healthcare provider if you are allergic to carbamazepine. | |||
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How can I watch for early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions?
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Do not stop taking Oxtellar XR without first talking to a healthcare provider.
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What is Oxtellar XR?
Oxtellar XR is a prescription medicine used to treat partial onset seizures in adults and children 6 years of age and older. Oxtellar XR is not for use in children under 6 years of age. It is not known if Oxtellar XR is safe and effective in children under 6 years of age. |
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Who should not take Oxtellar XR?
Do not take Oxtellar XR if you are allergic to oxcarbazepine or any of the other ingredients in Oxtellar XR, or to eslicarbazepine acetate. See the end of this Medication Guide for a complete list of ingredients in Oxtellar XR. |
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What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking Oxtellar XR?
Before taking Oxtellar XR, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take: carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, or birth control medicine. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. |
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How should I take Oxtellar XR?
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What are the possible side effects of Oxtellar XR?
See " What is the most important information I should know about Oxtellar XR?" Oxtellar XR may cause other serious side effects including:seizures that can happen more often or become worse, especially in children. The most common side effects of Oxtellar XR include: |
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These are not all the possible side effects of Oxtellar XR. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. |
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How should I store Oxtellar XR?
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General Information about the safe and effective use of Oxtellar XR.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use Oxtellar XR for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Oxtellar XR to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about Oxtellar XR that is written for health professionals. |
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What are the ingredients in Oxtellar XR?
Active ingredient: oxcarbazepine Inactive ingredients: 150 mg tablets: colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, yellow iron oxide, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, and titanium dioxide. 300 mg tablets:colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, yellow iron oxide, red iron oxide, black iron oxide, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, and titanium dioxide. 600 mg tablets:colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, red iron oxide, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, and titanium dioxide. Distributed by: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. © Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc. RA-OXT-V2 For more information, go to www.supernus.com or call 1-866-398-0833. |