Zen Retard 200

Zen Retard 200 from Intas is a sustained-release carbamazepine tablet used mainly to control seizures and certain types of nerve pain. The retard form releases the medicine slowly through the day for steadier effect.

• Helps control epileptic seizures
• Eases sharp facial nerve pain (trigeminal neuralgia)
• Used in some mood disorders as add-on therapy

Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant that calms overactive electrical signals in the brain by stabilising sodium channels in nerve cells, reducing seizure activity and the firing of pain-signalling nerves.

Swallow the tablet whole with water, ideally with food, as prescribed by your doctor. Do not crush or chew the sustained-release tablet.

• Drowsiness and dizziness
• Nausea or vomiting
• Blurred or double vision
• Skin rash
• Unsteady walking

Tell your doctor about liver, kidney, heart, or bone marrow problems, and any skin reactions to medicines. Avoid alcohol. Use carefully in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Do not stop suddenly as this can trigger seizures.

Store below 25 degrees C in a dry place, away from light. Keep in the original pack and out of reach of children.