Lamnet 100mg tablet

Product Information

Product Name

Lamnet 100mg tablet

Product Description

Brand

Searle

Prescription

Required

Uses

Anti Seizure, Anti-epileptic

Composition

Lamnet 100mg tablet is composed of Lamotrigine (100mg)

Contains

10 tablet(s)/Strip

Pack Size

3x10's tablet

Primary Uses

Seizures

Indications

This medication is recommended for partial seizures, primary and secondarily generalized tonic clonic seizures (brain disorder).

Side Effects

Patients using this medication may at times experience headaches, tiredness, insomnia (inability to sleep), and GI (stomach) disturbances. If you experience any of these symptoms for a prolonged period of time, please consult your doctor.

Warnings

Pregnancy

Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Lactation

Research suggests that this medicine should be avoided by women who are breastfeeding.

Driving

Please avoid driving when taking this medicine as it may affect your ability to drive.

Alcohol

Please avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine.

Precautions

When on this medication; hepatic (liver), renal and clotting parameters should be monitored in patients who develops rash, fever, flu, drowsiness.

Contraindications

This medication should be avoided in patients with significant hepatic (liver) impairment.

FAQS

What are the uses of Lamotrigine?

This medication is used for treatment of seizures and mood swings in bipolar disorder. Its use is discouraged in children less than two years of age.

How to store Lamotrigine?

Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

What are the precautions for taking Lamotrigine?

• You may feel drowsy therefore do not do work requiring alertness e.g. driving immediately after taking this medicine

• Children are more susceptible to skin rashes

Does Lamotrigine have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?

This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if no safer alternate is available. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine. This medicine passes into breast-milk and effects on infant may be undesirable. Consult your health care provider for further guidance.