Lamictal 50 mg

Generic Name: Lamotrigine - Oral

Lamictal tablets and dispersible tablets contain the active ingredient lamotrigine, which is a medicine used to treat epilepsy. Lamotrigine works by stabilising electrical activity in the brain. Lamictal is used to treat certain types of seizures in patients with epilepsy and also to treat bipolar disorder. This anticonvulsant is not chemically related to any other anticonvulsant.

Dosage and Directions
Take Lamictal by mouth with a glass of water, with or without food. Take the drug only as prescribed because dosage and schedule may vary depending on your condition and other factors. Avoid cutting, crushing or chewing this medicine. Do not take the medicine more often than it is prescribed. Do not give up taking it except on the advice of your doctor. It may need time for the medicine to help. Consult your doctor concerning proper dose for you.

Precautions
Before taking Lamictal tell your doctor or chemist if you are allergic to it; or if you have other allergies. Inform your doctor or chemist if you have bipolar confusion, eye, liver or kidney problems. Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking while being treated with this medication. Aged people can be more sensitive to side effects of the medicine. This drug should be used with caution in pregnant/nursing women and in children.

Contraindications
Lamictal should not be used by patients having demonstrated a reaction of hypersensitivity to Lamotrigine.

Possible side effects
The most common side effects are dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, confusion, agitation, increased anxiety, etc. A very serious allergic reaction rarely occurs. Many people using this medicine do not have serious side effects. Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details. In case you notice the effects not listed here, contact your doctor or pharmacist.