DEA schedule
Is Trileptal a controlled substance?
Trileptal contains oxcarbazepine. Federal schedule from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and oxcarbazepine is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 4 prescription listings from 1 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | oxcarbazepine is not on the list |
Trileptal NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0078-0357 | Trileptal | suspension | 60 mg/mL | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | None |
| 0078-0456 | Trileptal | tablet, film coated | 150 mg/1 | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | None |
| 0078-0337 | Trileptal | tablet, film coated | 300 mg/1 | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | None |
| 0078-0457 | Trileptal | tablet, film coated | 600 mg/1 | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | None |
Questions
Is Trileptal a controlled substance?
No. Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and oxcarbazepine is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is Trileptal a narcotic?
No. Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Anti-epileptic Agent.
Does this page cover state schedules?
No. This page reports the federal schedule only. Some states schedule drugs on their own; check your state board of pharmacy.
More on Trileptal
- What is Trileptal used for?FDA label uses
- Generic for TrileptalFDA Orange Book
- What is Oxcarbazepine used for?FDA label uses
- Is Oxcarbazepine a controlled substance?Federal schedule
- Generic for Oxtellar XRFDA Orange Book
- Anti-epileptic Agents listFDA drug class
- NDC 0078-0337Trileptal NDC record
- NDC 0078-0357Trileptal NDC record
- NDC 0078-0456Trileptal NDC record