Generic Trileptal

Generic Trileptal is currently manufactured by three companies and is available in three strengths -- 150 mg, 300 mg, and 600 mg. However, a generic form of liquid Trileptal is not available at this time.

 

Trileptal Generic: An Overview

Trileptal® (oxcarbazepine) is a prescription medication that is used to treat epilepsy. Specifically, Trileptal is approved to treat certain types of seizures (partial seizures or focal seizures) in people with epilepsy.
 
Trileptal is manufactured by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. However, this epilepsy medication has come off patent and is available as a generic.
 

Strengths of Generic Trileptal

Generic Trileptal is available in the following strengths:
 
  • Oxcarbazepine 150 mg
  • Oxcarbazepine 300 mg
  • Oxcarbazepine 600 mg.
     
At this time, a generic form of liquid Trileptal is not available.
 

Who Makes Generic Trileptal?

Generic Trileptal is made by the following companies:
 
  • Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
  • Roxane Laboratories
  • Sun Pharmaceutical Industries.
     

Is Generic Oxcarbazepine as Good as Trileptal?

All generic medications must undergo certain tests to compare them to brand-name medications. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) then looks at these tests to decide if the generics are equivalent to the brand-name medications and assigns each generic a rating. An "AB" rating means that the FDA has determined that a generic medication is equivalent to a brand-name medication. All of the generic oxcarbazepine versions currently available have an "AB" rating, meaning they should be equivalent to Trileptal.
 
However, generic medications are allowed to have different inactive ingredients than the brand-name medication. This might include fillers or dyes or other ingredients that may cause problems for people with allergies or sensitivities.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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