Epsal and Tegretol

• Generic Name: magnesium sulfate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Epsom Salt

Magnesium sulfate is used for short-term relief of constipation. It is also used as a soaking solution to relieve minor sprains, bruises, muscle aches or discomfort, joint stiffness or soreness, and tired feet. This medicine is a laxative and soaking solution.

This medicine is available without a prescription.

• Generic Name: carbamazepine
• Dosage Forms: chewable tablets, tablets, extended release tablets and oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR, Tegretol, Tegretol XR

Tegretol (carbamazepine) is an anticonvulsant. It works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain.

Tegretol is used to treat certain types of seizures (partial, tonic-clonic, mixed).

Tegretol is also used to treat nerve pain such as trigeminal neuralgia and glossopharyngeal neuralgia.