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Prescription requiredIntas Pharmaceuticals LtdNEURO CNS
Zen Retard 200 Tablet
Carbamazepine (200mg)
₹26In stock
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Zen Retard 200 Tablet is used for trigeminal neuralgia Epilepsy/Seizures.
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Key details
Salt: Carbamazepine (200mg)
Available variants: tablet 10 Tablet
Price: ₹26 (₹2.56 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS`
Ordering notes
Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Learn more
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Please confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands — they will check that the strength and form match your prescription.
Composition of Zen Retard 200 Tablet
Zen Retard 200 Tablet contains Carbamazepine (200mg). It belongs to the Anticonvulsant class of medicines.
Uses of Zen Retard 200 Tablet
- Trigeminal neuralgia Epilepsy
- Seizures
Benefits of Zen Retard 200 Tablet
- In Epilepsy
- Zen Retard steadies the electrical activity in the brain so that seizures happen less often or stop altogether. Taking it at the same time every day is what keeps you protected.
- In Seizures
- Zen Retard raises the threshold at which a seizure can start, preventing fits and the injuries and loss of consciousness they cause.
- In Bipolar disorder
- Zen Retard evens out the extreme highs and lows of bipolar disorder and helps prevent episodes coming back.
- In Migraine prevention
- Zen Retard, taken daily, reduces the number and severity of migraine attacks.
How Zen Retard 200 Tablet works
ZEN 200 Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
How to take Zen Retard 200 Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. ZEN 200 Tablet may be taken with or without food.
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of ZEN 200 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine can cause deep unconsciousness, slowed breathing and dangerous heart rhythm disturbance. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Zen Retard 200 Tablet
Most side effects of Zen Retard are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Unsteadiness
- Nausea
- Double vision
- Mood change
- Tremor
Stop the medicine and get help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Zen Retard 200 Tablet
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
- PregnancyUNSAFE
- Not recommended in pregnancy. It may harm the developing baby, so tell your doctor at once if you are or might be pregnant.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding.
- DrivingUNSAFE
- Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine.
- KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have liver disease.
Warnings and precautions
Never stop or change an anti-epileptic on your own. Stopping abruptly can cause prolonged, dangerous seizures. Sodium valproate and divalproex must not be used by anyone who is pregnant or could become pregnant unless a specialist has confirmed there is no alternative — they cause serious birth defects and developmental problems. Effective contraception is essential. Seek urgent care for any rash, especially in the first weeks — a rash with fever, blistering or peeling can be life-threatening. Report yellowing of the eyes or skin, persistent vomiting, unusual bruising or severe tiredness at once. Tell your doctor about any change in mood or any thoughts of harming yourself. Take the same brand each time unless your neurologist has agreed to a change; switching can alter seizure control.
Do not take Zen Retard if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Valproate-containing medicines are contraindicated in pregnancy for epilepsy unless no alternative exists, and in all women of childbearing potential without a pregnancy prevention programme. Several are not suitable in significant liver disease.
Interactions with other medicines
This group interacts very widely, including with contraceptives, blood thinners and other anti-epileptics. Give your doctor a full list of what you take. Hormonal contraception may become unreliable — ask your doctor which method to use.
How to store Zen Retard 200 Tablet
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Quick tips for Zen Retard 200 Tablet
- Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
- Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
- Some healthy tips to prevent seizures: Practice yoga every day.
- Get enough sleep at nighttime.
- Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/laptop.
- Take your medication on time.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Related lab tests
People taking Zen Retard are often asked to check these from time to time. Your doctor decides which and how often.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS`
- Therapeutic class:
- NEURO CNS
- Drug class:
- Anticonvulsant
- Chemical class:
- Dibenzazepines
Substitutes for Zen Retard 200 Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Carbamazepine (200mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Zen Retard 200 Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazetol 200 TabletAbbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd | tablet · 10 Tablet | ₹16 | 37% cheaper |
| Zeptol 200 TabletSUN PHARMA | tablet · 10 Tablet | ₹17 | 35% cheaper |
| Versitol Rtd 200MICRO LABS | 10`S | ₹25 | 2% cheaper |
| Zeptol CR 200 TabletSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | tablet · 10 Tablet | ₹27 | 4% more |
| Mazetol SR 200 TabletAbbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd | tablet · 15`S | ₹39 | 51% more |
| Zen Rd CapsuleKAIZEN LABORATORIES PVT LTD.` | capsule · 10`S | ₹94 | 266% more |
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Zen Retard 200 Tablet FAQs
What is Zen Retard 200 Tablet used for?
Zen Retard 200 Tablet is commonly used for Trigeminal neuralgia Epilepsy/Seizures. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Zen Retard 200 Tablet?
Epilepsy: Zen Retard steadies the electrical activity in the brain so that seizures happen less often or stop altogether. Taking it at the same time every day is what keeps you protected. It is also used for seizures, bipolar disorder, migraine prevention.
What is the salt in Zen Retard 200 Tablet?
Zen Retard 200 Tablet contains Carbamazepine (200mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Zen Retard 200 Tablet?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Zen Retard 200 Tablet work?
ZEN 200 Tablet is an antiepileptic medication.
Is Zen Retard 200 Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Zen Retard 200 Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Zen Retard 200 Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Zen Retard are Drowsiness, Dizziness, Unsteadiness, Nausea, Double vision. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Zen Retard 200 Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Zen Retard 200 Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Zen Retard.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Zen Retard 200 Tablet?
No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Zen Retard 200 Tablet.
What if I miss a dose of Zen Retard 200 Tablet?
If you miss a dose of ZEN 200 Tablet, take it as soon as possible.
Is Zen Retard 200 Tablet habit forming?
No. Zen Retard 200 Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Zen Retard 200 Tablet?
Mazetol 200 Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹16 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Zen Retard 200 Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Zen Retard 200 Tablet starts at ₹26 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 10 Tablet. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Zen Retard 200 Tablet?
Zen Retard 200 Tablet is manufactured by INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS`. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Zen Retard 200 Tablet delivered?
Zen Retard 200 Tablet is delivered across India from our licensed pharmacy. Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Enter your pincode on the page to see the date it reaches you.
Zen Retard 200 Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Carbamazepine (200mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Price
- ₹26 (₹2.56 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Manufacturer
- INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS`
- Therapeutic class
- NEURO CNS
- Drug class
- Anticonvulsant
- Chemical class
- Dibenzazepines
- Action class
- Sodium Channel Modulators- Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs)
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 10 Tablet
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Zen Retard 200 Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.