Lametec OD 50 mg Tablet

Lametec OD 50 mg Tablet contains 50 mg of lamotrigine in each tablet. It is an anticonvulsant medicine used to help control certain seizure disorders and, in some patients, to help prevent mood episodes in bipolar disorder. The Lametec OD 50 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet made by Cipla, India, and it should be used exactly as directed by a doctor. Because lamotrigine dosing must be increased slowly, the right strength for each person depends on the condition being treated and the other medicines they take.

How it works: Lamotrigine helps calm overactive electrical activity in the brain by stabilizing nerve signals. In tablet form, Lametec OD 50 mg Tablet delivers a measured oral dose so the medicine can be absorbed and work steadily over time.

Lametec OD 50 mg Tablet is a mid-range tablet strength that can fit into the slow, stepwise titration commonly used with lamotrigine. Since only this strength is sold in our range, it is best suited for patients whose doctor has already assessed that 50 mg tablets are appropriate for their current treatment stage. Compared with lower-strength tablets that are often used at the very start, the 50 mg Lametec OD tablet can be used to reach or maintain a prescribed dose more conveniently.

• Treatment of certain seizure types
• Adjunct therapy for epilepsy
• Maintenance treatment in bipolar disorder
• Helps reduce seizure frequency when used as prescribed
• May help prevent mood swings in bipolar disorder

• Swallow Lametec OD 50 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep a steady level in your body.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless your doctor specifically says it is okay.
• If you miss a dose, take it when remembered unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not stop taking Lametec OD 50 mg Tablet suddenly, because stopping too fast can raise the risk of seizures.

Each Lametec OD 50 mg Tablet provides 50 mg of lamotrigine. The dose is usually taken once or twice daily, but your doctor may choose a different schedule based on your condition, other medicines, and how well you tolerate it. The maximum daily dose is not the same for everyone and must be set by your doctor; lamotrigine is often started at a lower dose and increased slowly to reduce the risk of serious skin reactions.

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
• Sleepiness
• Nausea
• Tiredness
• Unsteadiness or poor coordination

• Tell your doctor if you have ever had a rash from lamotrigine or another antiseizure medicine.
• This 50 mg tablet may be part of a slow dose-increase plan; taking too much too soon can increase the chance of serious skin reactions.
• Use caution with driving or operating machinery until you know how Lametec OD 50 mg Tablet affects you.
• Avoid alcohol or use it only if your doctor says it is safe, because it can worsen dizziness and drowsiness.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney problems, or a history of heart rhythm issues.
• If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor for individualized advice before using this medicine.
• Do not change brands, strength, or schedule without checking with your prescriber, because lamotrigine dosing is highly specific.

• Valproate/divalproex, which can increase lamotrigine levels and the risk of side effects
• Carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, or primidone, which can change lamotrigine levels
• Rifampin, which can lower lamotrigine levels
• Estrogen-containing birth control pills, which can affect lamotrigine dosing needs
• Alcohol and other medicines that cause drowsiness

Store Lametec OD 50 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.