Medicine by its Russian trade name
Tegretol (Финлепсин) and alternatives in France
In France carbamazepine is sold as Tegretol. It has the same active ingredient as Финлепсин; agree any substitution with your doctor.
Carbamazepine for epilepsy and trigeminal neuralgia; the originator is called Tegretol in France. Prescription only.
- Packages in the catalog
- 4 packages
- Forms
- Scored tablet, Oral suspension, Film-coated tablet scored with extended release
- Dispensing in France
- Prescription only
- Supply in France
- ANSM reports shortages for some packages
Forms and strengths in France
According to the official BDPM catalog. Packages declared as supplied to the French market come first. A manager confirms availability.
Alternatives to Tegretol: medicines with the same active ingredient
Medicines registered in France with the same active ingredients (carbamazepine), according to the official BDPM catalog. Strengths, forms and excipients may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.
Active ingredient
Why Финлепсин may be missing from Russian pharmacies
A medicine can disappear from Russian pharmacies when its registration lapses or is suspended, the manufacturer leaves the market, supplies are interrupted or procurement changes. LekInfo does not track stock in Russian pharmacies: we show which forms and strengths are registered in France according to the official BDPM database and help you work it out in a consultation.
Prescription
In France Tegretol is a prescription-only medicine. Prescribing is a doctor’s decision; a manager will tell you which documents the consultation needs.
How to get a consultation about Tegretol
- 1. Find a medicine
Search by name, active ingredient or code. Information comes from BDPM, the official French medicines database.
- 2. Build a list
Add the medicines you have questions about to your consultation list and set the quantities.
- 3. Send a request
Choose how to reach you: email, Telegram, WhatsApp or phone. No account needed.
- 4. Get a manager’s reply
A manager will clarify the medicine details, check that they are current and explain the possible options. We usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.
Questions and answers
Where can I find Финлепсин if Russian pharmacies have none?
In France Tegretol is registered and listed in the official BDPM database: the catalog has 4 packages. Send a request to a manager, who will check that the information is current and explain the possible options. The consultation is free; we usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.
How much does Tegretol cost in France?
Reference guide: ≈ €6 – €9 per package depending on form and strength. This is BDPM reference data excluding delivery, not an offer to sell; a manager confirms the final terms.
What alternatives to Tegretol exist in France?
BDPM lists medicines with the same active ingredients (carbamazepine): Tegretol, Carbamazepine Sandoz L.p., Carbamazepine Viatris L.p.. Strengths and forms may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.
Is a prescription needed for Tegretol?
Yes, in France Tegretol is prescription-only. A manager will tell you which documents are needed.
Is Tegretol the same as Финлепсин?
Tegretol is a French medicine with the same active ingredient (carbamazepine). Excipients, strengths and forms may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.
This is reference information, not advertising or an offer to sell, and it does not replace a doctor’s advice. Source: BDPM, the official French medicines database (ANSM), catalog version of 2 November 2026.