Pack size: Strip of 10 Tablets  |  Price is for the whole Strip

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Lamotrigine

Form: Tablet 100mg

Indication

Epilepsy,—adjunctive therapy in patients aged 2 years and older: • partial-onset seizures. • primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures. • generalized seizures of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome Epilepsy,—monotherapy in patients aged 16 years and older Bipolar disorder

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

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Child Dose

Oral Epilepsy Child: >12 yr: Initially, 25 mg once daily for 2 wk followed by 50 mg once daily for 2 wk; thereafter, increase the dose by a max of 50-100 mg every 1-2 wk to usual maintenance doses of 100 -200 mg daily, as a single dose or in 2 divided doses. Some patients may require up to 500 mg daily. <12 yr: Not recommended. Adjunct in epilepsy Child: With valproate: Initially, 0.15 mg/kg once daily for 2 wk followed by 0.3 mg/kg once daily for 2 wk; thereafter, increase by a max of 0.3 mg/kg every 1-2 wk to usual maintenance doses of 1-5 mg/kg once daily or in 2 divided doses.

Renal Dose

Renal impairment Use caution; may consider reduce the dose in significant renal impairment

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Epilepsy/Seizures', 'Bipolar disoder']}

Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Monitor the baby for rash, sleepiness or poor sucking. Also, get the platelet count and liver function test done periodically.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. __NAME__ can cause dizziness and double vision. This may affect your ability to drive.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.