Lametec OD 200 mg Tablet SR

Lametec OD 200 mg Tablet SR is a prescription medicine that contains 200 mg of lamotrigine in each tablet. It belongs to the anticonvulsant class and is used to help control certain types of seizures. In some patients, lamotrigine is also used in the treatment of bipolar disorder to help prevent mood episodes. This sustained-release tablet is taken by mouth and is meant for ongoing, doctor-guided therapy.

How it works: Lamotrigine helps calm overactive electrical signals in the brain by blocking sodium channels and reducing the release of excitatory neurotransmitters. Because Lametec OD 200 mg Tablet SR is a sustained-release tablet, it is designed to release lamotrigine gradually over time for steadier blood levels.

Lametec OD 200 mg Tablet SR is a higher-strength lamotrigine tablet, so it is usually chosen for people who have already been titrated to a maintenance dose rather than for starting treatment. The 200 mg sustained-release form may help reduce how many tablets a person needs to take each day, but it is not meant to be split, crushed, or used to speed up the dose increase. A doctor may choose this strength when a stable long-term dose is needed and the patient has tolerated lower doses first.

• Partial-onset seizures
• Generalized tonic-clonic seizures
• Seizures associated with epilepsy
• Maintenance treatment in bipolar disorder
• Long-term seizure control under medical supervision

• Swallow Lametec OD 200 mg Tablet SR whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it.
• Take it exactly as prescribed and at the same time each day to keep levels steady.
• You can take this tablet with or without food.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions; do not double up unless told to do so.
• Because this is a sustained-release tablet, do not take it in a way that would damage the tablet coating or alter release.
• Do not stop Lametec OD 200 mg Tablet SR suddenly, since that can increase seizure risk.

Each Lametec OD 200 mg Tablet SR provides 200 mg of lamotrigine. The exact frequency depends on why it is being used, your age, other medicines, and how well you tolerate it; some people take it once daily, while others may need a different schedule based on the prescriber’s directions. The maximum daily amount is not the same for everyone, so your doctor decides the dose and any changes to it.

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
• Sleepiness
• Unsteadiness or poor coordination
• Tremor

• Do not start, stop, or change Lametec OD 200 mg Tablet SR without medical advice, especially because abrupt changes can trigger seizures.
• This 200 mg strength is not a starting dose for most people; higher doses are usually reached only after gradual titration.
• Do not crush or split the sustained-release tablet, since that can change how the medicine is released.
• Use caution with driving or operating machinery until you know how Lametec OD 200 mg Tablet SR affects you, since dizziness and blurred vision can occur.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of rash from anti-seizure medicines, because lamotrigine can cause serious skin reactions.
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness and sleepiness with this medicine.
• Tell your prescriber if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of heart rhythm problems.

• Valproate/valproic acid can raise lamotrigine levels and increase side effects.
• Carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, and primidone can lower lamotrigine levels.
• Estrogen-containing birth control can reduce lamotrigine levels.
• Rifampin can reduce lamotrigine exposure.
• Other medicines that cause dizziness or sleepiness can add to impairment.

Store Lametec OD 200 mg Tablet SR in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat, and keep it out of reach of children.