Lamitor OD 25 mg Tablet

Lamitor OD 25 mg Tablet is an oral tablet that contains 25 mg of lamotrigine in each tablet. It belongs to the anti-convulsant class and is used to help control certain types of seizures. In some patients, lamotrigine is also prescribed to help prevent mood episodes related to bipolar disorder, if a doctor has decided it is appropriate. Lamitor OD 25 mg Tablet is one of the lower strengths, which makes it useful when a prescriber wants a slower, more careful dose increase.

How it works: Lamotrigine helps calm overactive electrical activity in the brain, which can reduce the chance of seizures. As a tablet, Lamitor OD 25 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the stomach and intestines, then works steadily in the body as part of a prescribed dosing plan.

Lamitor OD 25 mg Tablet is a low-strength tablet and is often chosen at the start of treatment or during stepwise dose increases. Compared with Lamitor OD 150 mg Tablet, the 25 mg tablet allows a doctor to build the dose gradually, which can help reduce the risk of side effects such as rash, dizziness, or sleepiness. It is not meant to be substituted for higher strengths unless your prescriber has specifically directed that change.

• Partial-onset seizures
• Generalized tonic-clonic seizures
• Seizures in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
• Maintenance treatment for bipolar disorder in selected patients

• Swallow Lamitor OD 25 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor or pharmacist gives different directions.
• Take it exactly at the time and frequency prescribed; the 25 mg strength is often used in early titration, not as a stand-alone maintenance dose for everyone.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your specific product directions say it is safe to do so.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions or the package directions; do not double up on your own.
• Do not stop Lamitor OD 25 mg Tablet suddenly without medical advice, because abrupt stopping can worsen seizures.

Each Lamitor OD 25 mg Tablet provides 25 mg of lamotrigine per tablet. The number of tablets taken and how often they are taken depend on the condition being treated, other medicines you use, and how your doctor wants the dose increased over time. There is no single maximum daily dose for every patient; your prescriber sets the schedule and total daily amount based on safety and response.

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

Common side effects of Lamotrigine may include:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Sleepiness or fatigue
• Nausea
• Blurred or double vision
• Unsteadiness or coordination problems
• Mild skin itching or rash

• Lamitor OD 25 mg Tablet should be taken only under a doctor’s supervision because dose increases must be gradual.
• A serious skin reaction can happen, and the risk may be higher when the dose is increased too quickly or when certain interacting medicines are used.
• Tell your doctor if you take valproate or enzyme-inducing seizure medicines, because they can change lamotrigine levels and the dosing plan.
• Use caution with alcohol, since it can worsen dizziness, sleepiness, and balance problems.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how Lamitor OD 25 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your prescriber about liver or kidney disease, because dosing may need closer monitoring.
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, because treatment decisions may change.

• Valproate/valproic acid
• Carbamazepine
• Phenytoin
• Phenobarbital or primidone
• Estrogen-containing hormonal contraceptives

Store Lamitor OD 25 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and light, and keep it in the original pack until use.