About eslicarbazepine acetate
Antiseizure medicine
Used for
- Treats focal-onset seizures in adults and children aged 4 years and older.
Usual adult dose
Usually 400 mg once daily initially, increasing to 800–1,600 mg once daily as prescribed.
Usual dose in children
For ages 4 years and older, dose is based on body weight and increased gradually under specialist guidance.
Common side effects
- Dizziness or sleepiness
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headache
- Double vision or blurred vision
Important warnings
- Can cause low blood sodium; blood tests may be needed.
- May cause serious skin reactions or allergic reactions.
- Do not stop suddenly; seizures may worsen.
- Use caution with kidney or liver problems.
Pregnancy
May harm an unborn baby; seizure treatment during pregnancy needs specialist review.
Breastfeeding
Passes into breast milk; effects on a nursing baby are uncertain.
Interactions
- Hormonal contraceptives may work less well.
- May reduce levels of some antiseizure medicines, including phenytoin.
- Carbamazepine may increase side effects.
- Can increase levels of simvastatin or rosuvastatin.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.