Lametec 100 OD Tablet SR

Lametec 100 OD Tablet SR is a prescription anti-convulsant tablet that contains lamotrigine 100 mg in each tablet. It is used to help control certain seizure disorders and, in some patients, to help prevent mood episodes related to bipolar disorder. This Lametec 100 OD Tablet SR is a sustained-release tablet made for once-daily use when a doctor decides it is appropriate. Because it is a higher-strength lamotrigine tablet, it is generally used after a prescriber has already assessed the patient’s need for this dose.

How it works: Lamotrigine helps calm overactive electrical activity in the brain by reducing the release of excitatory signals from nerve cells. In this tablet form, the sustained-release design is made to release lamotrigine gradually over time for steadier coverage.

Lametec 100 OD Tablet SR is a stronger tablet than Lametec Kid Tablet DT, which is designed for children and smaller dose adjustments. The 100 mg sustained-release tablet is better suited to patients who have already been titrated to this amount and may benefit from once-daily dosing with steadier lamotrigine levels. A doctor may choose Lametec 100 OD Tablet SR to simplify the schedule and match the exact maintenance dose needed.

• Epilepsy and seizure control
• Partial-onset seizures
• Generalized tonic-clonic seizures
• Seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
• Maintenance treatment in bipolar disorder in selected patients

• Swallow Lametec 100 OD Tablet SR whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split the sustained-release tablet.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep lamotrigine levels steady.
• It can be taken with or without food unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Do not stop taking Lametec 100 OD Tablet SR suddenly, because abrupt stopping may increase seizure risk.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions and do not double up unless specifically advised.
• Use only the dose and schedule your doctor prescribed; this 100 mg tablet is not the usual starting dose for most people.

Each Lametec 100 OD Tablet SR provides lamotrigine 100 mg in a sustained-release tablet. Depending on the condition being treated and your response, it may be taken once daily, but the exact schedule and maximum daily dose are determined by the doctor. Because this is a 100 mg strength, it is usually part of an individualized maintenance plan rather than a first starting dose.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Lamotrigine may include:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Blurred or double vision
• Nausea
• Drowsiness or fatigue
• Unsteadiness or poor coordination
• Rash that is mild and still must be reported promptly

• Do not use Lametec 100 OD Tablet SR if you have had a serious rash or hypersensitivity reaction to lamotrigine before.
• This 100 mg tablet is a higher-strength product, so dosing changes should be made only by a doctor to reduce the risk of rash and other adverse effects.
• Do not crush or chew the sustained-release tablet, because that can change how the medicine is released.
• Use caution with alcohol, which can worsen dizziness, sleepiness, and coordination problems.
• Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how Lametec 100 OD Tablet SR affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Report any new rash right away, especially during the first weeks of treatment or after a dose change.

• Valproate can raise lamotrigine levels and increase side effect risk.
• Carbamazepine and phenytoin may lower lamotrigine levels.
• Oral estrogen-containing contraceptives can reduce lamotrigine levels.
• Rifampin can decrease lamotrigine concentrations.
• Alcohol and other medicines that cause drowsiness can worsen dizziness and sedation.

Store Lametec 100 OD Tablet SR in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.