Lamitor 200 mg Tablet

Lamitor 200 mg Tablet contains 200 mg of lamotrigine in each tablet. It is an anti-convulsant medicine used to help control certain seizure disorders, and it is also prescribed for bipolar disorder maintenance in some patients. This tablet is a higher-strength lamotrigine option for people whose doctor has already decided that a 200 mg dose is appropriate. Lamitor 200 mg Tablet is manufactured by Torrent Pharmaceuticals, India, and is supplied as a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Lamotrigine works by helping calm overactive electrical signals in the brain, which can reduce the chance of seizures. In tablet form, Lamitor 200 mg Tablet is swallowed and then slowly absorbed to provide systemic control of these signals over the dosing interval.

Lamitor 200 mg Tablet is a strong single-tablet dose, so it is not the starting strength for most people. Because there are no lower or higher strengths of this brand in our range, this 200 mg tablet fits into a doctor-selected lamotrigine regimen when a full 200 mg dose is needed in one tablet. It may be chosen for convenience, once- or twice-daily maintenance dosing, or to match an established titration plan.

• Partial-onset seizures
• Primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures
• Seizures associated with epilepsy syndromes
• Maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder (doctor-directed)

• Swallow Lamitor 200 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep lamotrigine levels steady.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless your prescriber or pharmacist confirms it is safe for your specific tablet.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions; do not double up unless told to do so.
• Because this is a 200 mg tablet, follow the exact schedule prescribed rather than adjusting the dose on your own.

Each Lamitor 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of lamotrigine per tablet. The number of tablets taken per day depends on the condition being treated, other medicines you use, and how your doctor has titrated your dose; for many patients, lamotrigine is taken once or twice daily. Do not exceed the prescribed daily amount, and do not change to or from Lamitor 200 mg Tablet without medical guidance.

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

Common side effects of Lamotrigine may include:

• Dizziness, which may be more noticeable with a 200 mg tablet if the dose is new or being increased
• Headache
• Nausea or upset stomach
• Sleepiness or tiredness
• Blurred or double vision
• Lack of coordination or unsteadiness

• This 200 mg strength is generally used after a doctor has already assessed the right lamotrigine dose; it is not meant for unsupervised self-adjustment.
• The risk of rash is higher when lamotrigine is increased too quickly or restarted after a break.
• Do not stop Lamitor 200 mg Tablet suddenly unless your doctor tells you to, because seizures may worsen.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness, drowsiness, and coordination problems.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how this tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, a history of rash from seizure medicines, or bipolar disorder symptoms.
• Pregnancy, birth control pills, and some hormonal therapies can affect lamotrigine levels and may require dose changes.

• Valproate/divalproex can raise lamotrigine levels and increase the risk of side effects.
• Carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, and primidone can lower lamotrigine levels.
• Rifampin and some other enzyme-inducing medicines may reduce how well Lamitor 200 mg Tablet works.
• Hormonal contraceptives may change lamotrigine concentrations, and lamotrigine may affect contraceptive management.
• Other medicines that cause dizziness or sedation can worsen side effects.

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