Is Oxtellar XR the same as Trileptal?
Oxtellar XR and Trileptal are two prescription medications that both contain the same active ingredient called oxcarbazepine. Both medications are taken by mouth and used in the treatment of partial-onset seizures, but they are made by different companies and come in different forms.
| Oxtellar XR | Trileptal | |
| Company | Supernus | Novartis Pharmaceuticals |
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| How to take | Take once a day on an empty stomach. Swallow tablets whole, do not crush or chew. | Take twice a day with or without food. Oral suspension can be mixed with a small amount of water or taken on its own. |
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References
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Oxtellar XR Product Label [Accessed September 30, 2022]. Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2018/202810s010lbl.pdf.
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Trileptal Product Label [Accessed September 30, 2022]. Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2019/021014s043lbl.pdf.
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