Lonax 150 mg Tablet

Lonax 150 mg Tablet is an oral prescription medicine that contains 150 mg of oxcarbazepine in each tablet. It belongs to the anticonvulsant class and is used to help control certain types of seizures. This strength is part of a doctor-directed treatment plan for epilepsy and may be used alone or with other anti-seizure medicines, depending on the patient’s needs.

How it works: Oxcarbazepine works by calming overactive electrical signals in the brain that can trigger seizures. As a tablet, Lonax 150 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body, where it helps reduce seizure activity over time.

Lonax 150 mg Tablet is the 150 mg tablet strength, which is typically used when a clinician wants a smaller, adjustable dose rather than a higher-strength tablet. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, Lonax 150 mg Tablet fits as a lower-dose tablet option for carefully building or adjusting treatment under medical supervision.

• Adjunct treatment of partial-onset seizures
• Monotherapy for partial-onset seizures in appropriate patients
• Seizure control as prescribed by a clinician
• Part of long-term epilepsy management

• Swallow Lonax 150 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep a steady level in your body.
• You may take it with or without food if your prescriber has not told you otherwise.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is okay.
• If it makes you dizzy or sleepy, avoid driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not stop suddenly without medical advice.

Each Lonax 150 mg Tablet provides 150 mg of oxcarbazepine, so this is a lower-dose tablet that can be used in stepwise dosing plans. The number of tablets taken per dose and how often they are taken depend on the condition being treated, the patient’s age, and kidney function; the doctor decides the schedule. The total daily amount must be set by the prescriber, and patients should not change the dose on their own.

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

Common side effects of Oxcarbazepine may include:

• Dizziness, which may be more noticeable when starting treatment
• Sleepiness or fatigue
• Headache
• Nausea or vomiting
• Double vision or blurred vision
• Unsteadiness or poor coordination

• Use extra care if you have kidney disease, since dose changes may be needed.
• This medicine can cause dizziness or drowsiness, so be careful with driving or climbing stairs.
• Do not drink alcohol unless your doctor says it is safe, because it can worsen side effects.
• Tell your clinician if you have a history of low sodium or are taking diuretics.
• Seek medical advice right away if you develop a rash, fever, or mouth sores.
• Do not stop Lonax 150 mg Tablet suddenly, because seizures may worsen.
• If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, discuss risks and benefits with your doctor.

• Alcohol and other medicines that cause sleepiness or dizziness
• Other anti-seizure medicines, which may require dose adjustment
• Diuretics, which can increase the risk of low sodium
• Hormonal birth control, which may be less reliable with oxcarbazepine
• Drugs that affect sodium levels or kidney function

Store Lonax 150 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and children.