CELONTIN vs FELBAMATE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CELONTIN and FELBAMATE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CELONTIN	FELBAMATE
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$30.62 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	METHSUXIMIDE	FELBAMATE
Manufacturer	Parke Davis	Amneal
Dosage forms	Capsule	Suspension, Tablet
Drug class	Anti-Epileptic Agent	Anti-Epileptic Agent
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	Absence Epilepsy	Seizures, Complex Partial Epilepsy, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome

celontin felbamate

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$30.62 /30

Type

Active ingredient

METHSUXIMIDE

FELBAMATE

Manufacturer

Parke Davis

Amneal

Dosage forms

Capsule

Suspension, Tablet

Drug class

Anti-Epileptic Agent

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

Absence Epilepsy

Seizures, Complex Partial Epilepsy, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Celontin and Felbamate?

Celontin contains Methsuximide, while Felbamate contains Felbamate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.