OXCARBAZEPINE vs SUBVENITE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. OXCARBAZEPINE and SUBVENITE 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	OXCARBAZEPINE	SUBVENITE
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$5.03 /30	~$4.39 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	OXCARBAZEPINE	LAMOTRIGINE
Manufacturer	Jubilant Cadista	Owp Pharms
Dosage forms	Suspension, Tablet, extended release, Tablet	Suspension, Tablet, Kit
Drug class	Anti-Epileptic Agent	Anti-Epileptic Agent
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 2 hours (immediate-release tablets and oral suspension)	about 25 to 33 hours in healthy adults taking no other medications — the label reports a mean elimination half-life of 32.8 hours after a single dose (individual range 14 to 103 hours) and 25.4 hours with repeat dosing (range 11.6 to 61.6 hours), since lamotrigine induces its own metabolism
Treats	Partial Epilepsies	Bipolar Disorder, Partial Epilepsies, Seizures

oxcarbazepine subvenite

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$5.03 /30

~$4.39 /30

Type

Active ingredient

OXCARBAZEPINE

LAMOTRIGINE

Manufacturer

Jubilant Cadista

Owp Pharms

Dosage forms

Suspension, Tablet, extended release, Tablet

Suspension, Tablet, Kit

Drug class

Anti-Epileptic Agent

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 2 hours (immediate-release tablets and oral suspension)

about 25 to 33 hours in healthy adults taking no other medications — the label reports a mean elimination half-life of 32.8 hours after a single dose (individual range 14 to 103 hours) and 25.4 hours with repeat dosing (range 11.6 to 61.6 hours), since lamotrigine induces its own metabolism

Treats

Partial Epilepsies

Bipolar Disorder, Partial Epilepsies, Seizures

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Oxcarbazepine or Subvenite?

Subvenite costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $4.39 vs $5.03 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Oxcarbazepine and Subvenite?

Oxcarbazepine contains Oxcarbazepine, while Subvenite contains Lamotrigine — 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.