2007-01-07 16:10:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Tegretol (carbamazepine) is approved for pediatric use in the US. It is available as liquid suspension and chewable tablets just for kids (or adults who have trouble swallowing).
Tegretol is not for all seizure disorders. This would be determined by the pediatrician or neurologist. Blood tests have to be routinely done to monitor blood levels as well as liver function and blood cell counts. In rare instances severe side affects have occured, but blood tests can help prevent these from happening.
Rick the pharmacist
2007-01-07 16:58:25 · answer #1 · answered by Rickydotcom 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, children younger than 6 10-20mg/kg in two to three divided doeses (conventional tablets) or 4 divided doses (suspension) max dose is 35mg/kg in 24 hrs.
2007-01-07 16:17:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd like to add that Tegretol (carbamazapine) is also used to treat neuralgia, RLS, neuromas, phantom-limb pain, mood disorders and bipolar disorder and is appropriate for a 5-yr-old.
2007-01-07 18:46:12 · answer #3 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a question that needs to be addressed to your doctor or pharmacist as they are the only ones who can advise you on this.
2007-01-07 16:12:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-16 03:40:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
only if prescribed by a Dr. and filled correctly by a pharmacist and given the correct dose by the caregiver.
2007-01-07 16:12:11 · answer #6 · answered by winkcat 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋