25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg dispersible tablets
lamotrigine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lamotrigine 1A Farma belongs to a group of medicines called\u00a0antiepileptics<\/em>.\u00a0It is used to treat two conditions –\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0and\u00a0bipolar disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lamotrigine 1A Farma treats\u00a0epilepsy<\/strong>\u00a0by blocking the signals in the brain that trigger epileptic seizures (attacks).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lamotrigine 1A Farma also treats\u00a0bipolar disorder.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n People with\u00a0bipolar disorder\u00a0(sometimes referred to as\u00a0manic depression<\/em>\u00a0) experience very sharp mood swings with periods of mania (excitement or rush of happiness) alternating with periods of depression (deep sadness or despair).\u00a0For adults 18 years of age and older, Lamotrigine 1A Farma can be used alone or in combination with other medicines to prevent periods of depression in\u00a0bipolar disorder.\u00a0It is not yet known how Lamotrigine 1A Farma works in the brain to have this effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lamotrigine contained in Lamotrigine 1A Farma may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If this applies to you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2192 <\/strong>Tell your doctor<\/strong> and do not take Lamotrigine 1A Farma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Talk to <\/strong>your doctor or pharmacist before taking Lamotrigine 1A Farma <\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If any of this applies to you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2192 <\/strong>Tell<\/strong> your doctor<\/strong> who may decide that your dose needs to be reduced or that Lamotrigine 1A Farma is not suitable for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Important information about possible life-threatening <\/strong>reactions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A small number of people taking Lamotrigine 1A Farma have an\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0or a skin reaction that can be life-threatening and develop into more serious problems if left untreated.\u00a0This may include\u00a0Stevens-Johnson syndrome,\u00a0toxic epidermal necrolysis,\u00a0and drug reaction with\u00a0eosinophilia,\u00a0and systemic symptoms.\u00a0You need to know the symptoms that you should be aware of while taking Lamotrigine 1A Farma.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2192\u00a0Read the description of these symptoms in section 4 of this leaflet<\/strong>\u00a0under\u00a0“Possible\u00a0life-threatening\u00a0reactions: contact a doctor immediately”<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hemophagocytic syndrome (HLH)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There have been reports of a rare but very severe reaction in the immune system in patients taking lamotrigine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2192<\/strong>\u00a0Contact a doctor or pharmacist immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: fever, rash, neurological symptoms (eg tremors or\u00a0tremors, confused state, disorders of brain function).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thoughts of harming yourself or suicide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Antiepileptic\u00a0drugs\u00a0are used to treat various conditions, including\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0and\u00a0bipolar disorder.\u00a0People with\u00a0bipolar disorder\u00a0can sometimes have thoughts of harming themselves or committing suicide.\u00a0If you have\u00a0bipolar disorder, you are more likely to have such thoughts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have worrying thoughts or experiences or if you notice that you feel worse or develop new symptoms while taking Lamotrigine 1A Farma:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2192 <\/strong>Contact a doctor as soon as possible or see your nearest hospital for help.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It may be helpful to tell a family member, caregiver, or close friend that you may be depressed or have noticeable changes in your mood, and ask them to read this leaflet. You can ask them to tell you if they are worried about your depression or other changes in your behavior.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A small number of people who are treated with anti-epileptic drugs\u00a0such as\u00a0Lamotrigine 1A Farma have also had thoughts of harming themselves or committing suicide.\u00a0If you ever get these thoughts, contact your doctor immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are taking Lamotrigine 1A Farma for epilepsy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Seizures in certain types of epilepsy can sometimes get worse or occur more often while you are taking Lamotrigine 1A Farma. Some patients may experience severe seizures that can cause serious health problems. If your seizures occur more often or if you experience a severe seizure while taking Lamotrigine 1A Farma:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2192 <\/strong>Contact a doctor as soon as possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lamotrigine 1A Farma should not be given to people under the age of 18 for the treatment of\u00a0bipolar disorder.\u00a0<\/strong>Drugs for the treatment of depression and other mental health problems increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and suicidal behavior in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking<\/strong>, have recently taken,\u00a0or might take any other medicines,<\/strong>\u00a0including\u00a0medicines\u00a0obtained<\/strong>\u00a0without a prescription and herbal medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your doctor needs to know if you are taking any other medicines to treat epilepsy or mental health problems. This is to ensure that you take the correct dose of Lamotrigine 1A Farma. These medicines include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some medicines affect Lamotrigin 1A Farma or make you more likely to get\u00a0side effects.\u00a0These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hormonal contraceptives (eg birth control pills ) can affect the way Lamotrigine 1A Farma works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Your doctor may recommend that you use a special type of hormonal contraceptive or another method of contraception such as\u00a0a condom,\u00a0diaphragm,\u00a0or\u00a0IUD.\u00a0If you are using a hormonal contraceptive such as a pill, your doctor may take blood samples to check your Lamotrigine 1A Farma levels.\u00a0If you are using or planning to start using hormonal contraceptives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2192 <\/strong>Tell your doctor<\/strong> who discusses appropriate contraceptive methods with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lamotrigine 1A Farma may also affect the way hormonal contraceptives work, although they are unlikely to be less effective.\u00a0If you use a hormonal contraceptive and notice any change in your menstrual cycle such as\u00a0menstrual-like bleeding or spotting between menstruations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2192\u00a0Tell your doctor<\/strong>.\u00a0This may be a sign that Lamotrigine 1A Farma is affecting the way your contraceptive works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2192\u00a0If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2192\u00a0If\u00a0you are breastfeeding<\/strong> or planning to breastfeed, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The active substance in Lamotrigine 1A Farma is excreted in human milk and may affect the baby.\u00a0Your doctor will discuss the risks and benefits of breastfeeding during treatment with lamotrigine.\u00a0If you choose to breastfeed, the doctor will check the baby from time to time to see if the baby is drowsy, rash, or has poor weight gain.\u00a0Tell your doctor if you notice any of these symptoms in your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lamotrigine 1A Farma may cause dizziness and double vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2192 <\/strong>Do not drive or use machines unless you are feeling well.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have\u00a0epilepsy, talk to your doctor about driving and using machines.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This medicine contains less than 1 mmol\u00a0sodium\u00a0(23 mg) per tablet and\u00a0dose, ie essentially ‘sodium-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Always take <\/strong>this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. <\/strong>Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How much Lamotrigine 1A Farma to take<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It may take a while to find the Lamotrigine 1A pharmacokinetics,\u00a0the dose\u00a0is best for you.\u00a0The dose\u00a0you take depends on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your doctor will start you on a low dose and increase the dose gradually over a few weeks until you reach a dose that works for you (called the effective dose of one<\/em> ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Never take Lamotrigine 1A Farma more than your doctor\u00a0has told\u00a0you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The usual effective dose of Lamotrigine 1A Farma for adults and children from 13 years of age is between 100 mg and 400 mg daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For children between 2 and 12 years of age, the effective\u00a0dose\u00a0depends\u00a0on the body weight – usually, it is between 1 mg and 15 mg for each kilogram of the child’s weight up to a maintenance dose of no more than 200 mg daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lamotrigine 1A Farma is not recommended for children under 2 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to take your dose of Lamotrigine 1A Farma<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Take your dose of Lamotrigine 1A Farma once or twice daily according to your doctor’s instructions. It can be taken with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your doctor may also tell you to start or stop taking other medicines, depending on the condition you are being treated for and how you are reacting to the treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lamotrigine 1A Farma dispersible tablets can be either swallowed whole with a little water or mixed with water for liquid medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To swallow the tablet whole:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You may need to drink some water at the same time so that the tablet dissolves in your mouth. Then drink a little more water so that you can safely swallow all the medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To make a liquid medicine:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g. a child accidentally ingested the drug:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2192<\/strong>Contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center (tel. 112) for risk assessment and advice.\u00a0Show them the Lamotrigine 1A Farma package if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you take too much\u00a0Lamotrigine 1A Farma you are more\u00a0likely to\u00a0get serious\u00a0side effects\u00a0that<\/strong> can be life-threatening.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A person who has taken too much Lamotrigine 1A Farma may experience any of these symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not take extra tablets to compensate for a missed\u00a0dose.\u00a0\u00a0Just take your next\u00a0dose\u00a0at the usual time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you forget to take multiple doses of Lamotrigine 1A Farma<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2192\u00a0Ask your doctor how to start taking the medicine again.\u00a0You must ask<\/strong> about this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not stop taking Lamotrigine 1A Farma without consulting your doctor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lamotrigine 1A Farma must be taken for as long as your doctor recommends it. Do not stop without your doctor telling you to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are taking Lamotrigine 1A Farma for epilepsy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To stop taking Lamotrigine 1A Farma,\u00a0the dose must be reduced gradually<\/strong>\u00a0over about 2 weeks.\u00a0If you suddenly stop taking Lamotrigine 1A Farma, your\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0may come back or get worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are taking Lamotrigine 1A Farma for bipolar disorder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It may take some time before Lamotrigine 1A Farma works and therefore you will probably not feel better right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you stop taking Lamotrigine 1A Farma, the dose does not need to be reduced gradually. However, you should still talk to your doctor first, if you want to stop taking Lamotrigine 1A Farma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Possible life-threatening reactions: contact a doctor immediately<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A small number of people taking Lamotrigine 1A Farma have an\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0or a skin reaction that can be life-threatening and develop into more serious problems if left untreated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are most likely to get these symptoms during the first few months of treatment with Lamotrigine 1A Farma, especially if you start with too high a\u00a0dose\u00a0or if\u00a0your dose is\u00a0increased too fast, or if you take Lamotrigine 1A Farma with another medicine containing\u00a0valproate.\u00a0Some symptoms are more common in children so parents should pay extra attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Symptoms of such reactions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In many cases, these symptoms are signs of less serious\u00a0side effects,\u00a0but you need to be aware that they can be life-threatening\u00a0and lead to more serious problems, such as organ failure if\u00a0left<\/strong>\u00a0untreated.\u00a0If you notice any of these symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2192\u00a0Contact\u00a0a doctor immediately.\u00a0<\/strong>Your doctor may decide to take samples of your liver, kidneys, or blood and may tell you to stop taking Lamotrigine 1A Farma.\u00a0If you have developed\u00a0Stevens-Johnson syndrome\u00a0or\u00a0toxic epidermal necrolysis, your doctor will tell you never to use lamotrigine again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Haemophagocytic syndrome (HLH)<\/strong> (see section 2 What you need to know before taking Lamotrigine 1A Farma).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Very common\u00a0side effects\u00a0are<\/strong>\u00a0(can occur in\u00a0more than 1 in 10<\/strong>\u00a0people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common side effects are<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 10<\/strong> people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Less common side effects are<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 100<\/strong> people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rare side effects are<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 1000<\/strong> users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Very rare side effects are<\/strong> (may affect What you need to know before you take Lamotrigine 1A Farma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do not take Lamotrigine 1A Farma:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Other medicines and Lamotrigine 1A Farma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Lamotrigine 1A Farma contains sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to take Lamotrigine 1A Farma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you take more Lamotrigine 1A Farma than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you forget to take a dose of Lamotrigine 1A Farma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you stop using Lamotrigine 1A Farma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n