Carbamazepine
In stock
100mg · 200mg · 400mg
from A$38.46
In brief
Carbamazepine is used to control epilepsy and to treat idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia. It is also used for mania and for maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder.
Carbamazepine in Australia: what it treats
Australian medicine information for carbamazepine (healthdirect and the Tegretol consumer medicine information) covers three areas: epilepsy, idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia, and mania with maintenance treatment of bipolar affective disorder. The Tegretol consumer medicine information describes trigeminal neuralgia as sudden, repeated attacks of face pain.
For epilepsy, it is used for partial seizures with simple or complex symptoms, generalised seizures with a tonic-clonic component, and mixed seizure patterns. Teril is described as suitable both on its own and in combination therapy.
Carbamazepine is not effective for absence, atonic or myoclonic seizures and is unsuitable for status epilepticus. It is not intended for trivial facial pain or headache.
Carbamazepine vs Tegretol
Tegretol is a carbamazepine brand registered by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia. Teril is another brand, sold as 200 mg uncoated tablets and listed by healthdirect as Schedule 4, Prescription Only Medicine.
This listing shows carbamazepine by strength and pack size. It does not name the manufacturer and does not say whether a tablet is standard or controlled-release, so check the pack label against your prescription.
Tegretol 200 mg, Tegretol CR and Tegretol liquid
According to its consumer information, Tegretol comes in Australia as 100 mg and 200 mg tablets, Tegretol CR controlled-release tablets in 200 mg and 400 mg, and an oral suspension. Tegretol CR tablets must not be crushed.
This page lists 100 mg, 200 mg and 400 mg strengths. In the Tegretol range, 400 mg is a controlled-release (CR) strength.
Carbamazepine dosage
Take each dose during or after a meal, with water. Carbamazepine is usually taken two or three times a day; the dose and how often to take it are set by your doctor.
Safety checks before starting carbamazepine
Blood test for some patients
Because of the risk of serious skin reactions, people of Han Chinese or Thai descent may need a blood test before taking carbamazepine.
Pregnancy and contraception
Taking carbamazepine during pregnancy carries a possible risk of physical birth abnormalities. It lowers the effectiveness of oral contraceptives; if you use hormonal contraception, an additional non-hormonal method is needed.
When carbamazepine must not be used
- Allergy to carbamazepine
- Blood disorders
- Severe liver disease
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- Atrioventricular (A-V) heart block
- Hepatic porphyria
- Use together with tricyclic antidepressants or MAO inhibitors
Carbamazepine side effects
The Tegretol consumer information lists possible side effects. They include tiredness or sleepiness, dizziness or fainting, reduced coordination, trouble speaking, feeling sick, vomiting, dry mouth, a change in taste, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness or pain, blurred or double vision, weight gain and hair loss.
The same list also includes red, itchy skin or other skin problems, swelling in any part of the body, fever, difficulty breathing, seizures, confusion, hallucinations, depression, agitation and aggression.
Carbamazepine and alcohol, grapefruit and other medicines
Alcohol and grapefruit juice should be avoided while taking carbamazepine. It must not be combined with tricyclic antidepressants or MAO inhibitors, and it reduces the effect of oral contraceptives.
Storage
The Tegretol consumer information advises storing it below 30 °C in a dry place. Teril is also stored below 30 °C. Follow the storage directions on the pack you receive.
Carbamazepine price: compare pack sizes
Compare packs of the same strength. These examples are for 200 mg and are calculated from the listed prices at the shop’s Australian-dollar rate on 7 October 2026, before delivery or other checkout charges.
| Strength | Pack size | Pack price | Price per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 mg | 30 | A$40.10 | A$1.34 |
| 200 mg | 90 | A$91.67 | A$1.02 |
| 200 mg | 360 | A$289.37 | A$0.80 |
At 200 mg, the 90 pack costs about 23.8% less per tablet than the 30 pack, and the 360 pack about 39.9% less. For 360 tablets that is roughly A$192 less than paying the 30-pack rate.
A lower price per tablet means a larger upfront payment. Choose the strength and quantity that match your prescription and check the expiry date. Prices can change, so confirm the current pack price before ordering.
Frequently asked questions
Is carbamazepine the same as Tegretol?
Tegretol is one brand of carbamazepine; Teril is another.
What does CR mean in Tegretol CR?
CR stands for controlled-release. Tegretol CR comes as 200 mg and 400 mg tablets, which must not be crushed.
Does carbamazepine work for absence seizures?
No. It is not effective for absence, atonic or myoclonic seizures.
Is a prescription needed?
Teril, a carbamazepine brand, is a Schedule 4 Prescription Only Medicine in Australia.
Delivery across Australia
Airmail service: delivery in 14–22 days, free on orders over A$286.52. Trackable service: delivery in 7–14 days, with the tracking number sent by email. These are estimated delivery times, not guaranteed arrival dates.
Australian cities and delivery information
The Australian delivery options above apply to the destinations below. A city listing does not indicate a physical pharmacy branch or local stock.
| City | State or territory |
|---|---|
| Sydney | New South Wales |
| Melbourne | Victoria |
| Brisbane | Queensland |
| Perth | Western Australia |
| Adelaide | South Australia |
| Hobart | Tasmania |
| Gold Coast | Queensland |
| Canberra | Australian Capital Territory |
| Cairns | Queensland |
| Central Coast | New South Wales |
| Townsville | Queensland |
| Darwin | Northern Territory |
| Newcastle | New South Wales |
| Geelong | Victoria |
| Gladstone | Queensland |
| Port Macquarie | New South Wales |
| Bathurst | New South Wales |
| Forbes | New South Wales |
| Geraldton | Western Australia |
| Goulburn | New South Wales |
