{"id":16063,"date":"2021-11-30T09:40:30","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T09:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=16063"},"modified":"2021-12-09T07:34:46","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T07:34:46","slug":"lamotrigine-aurobindo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/lamotrigine-aurobindo\/","title":{"rendered":"Lamotrigine Aurobindo &#8211; Lamotrigine uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg&nbsp;tablets<br>lamotrigine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Lamotrigine Aurobindo is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lamotrigine Aurobindo belongs to a group of medicines called\u00a0<em>antiepileptics<\/em>.\u00a0It is used to treat two conditions &#8211;\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0and\u00a0bipolar disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lamotrigine Aurobindo treats&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;<\/strong>by blocking the signals in the brain that trigger epileptic seizures (attacks).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For adults and children 13 years of age and older, Lamotrigine Aurobindo can be used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;.&nbsp;Lamotrigine Aurobindo can also be used with other medicines to treat the seizures that occur in a condition known as&nbsp;Lennox-Gastaut&nbsp;syndrome.<\/li><li>For children between the ages of 2 and 12, Lamotrigine Aurobindo can be used with other medicines to treat these conditions.&nbsp;It can be used as the sole treatment to treat a type of&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;called typical absences.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lamotrigine Aurobindo also treats\u00a0bipolar disorder<\/strong>.<br>People with\u00a0bipolar disorder\u00a0(sometimes referred to as\u00a0manic depression\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 Aurobindo 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 Aurobindo works in the brain to have this effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lamotrigine contained in Lamotrigine Aurobindo 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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Lamotrigine Aurobindo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Lamotrigine Aurobindo:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lamotrigine Aurobindo 25\/50\/200 mg tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>if you are allergic<\/strong>&nbsp;to lamotrigine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Lamotrigine Aurobindo 100 mg tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>if you are allergic<\/strong>&nbsp;to lamotrigine, para-orange aluminum lacquer or any of the other ingredients of Lamotrigine Aurobindo (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If this applies to you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2192&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Tell your doctor<\/strong>&nbsp;and do not take Lamotrigine Aurobindo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Warnings and cautions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Lamotrigine Aurobindo:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>if you have any kidney problems<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>if you have ever developed a rash<\/strong>&nbsp;after taking lamotrigine or other medicines for bipolar disorder or&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;or if you get a rash or get burnt when you take lamotrigine and have been in the sun or artificial light (eg solarium).&nbsp;Your doctor will monitor your treatment and may recommend that you avoid sunlight or protect your skin from the sun&#8217;s rays (eg with sunscreen and \/ or protective clothing).<\/li><li><strong>if you have ever developed meningitis&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;(&nbsp;meningitis&nbsp;)&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>after that&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>you have taken lamotrigine&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><em>(read the description of its symptoms in section 4 of this&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><em>leaflet: Rare side effects)<\/em><\/li><li><strong>if you are already taking medicines containing lamotrigine<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of this applies to you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2192&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Tell<\/strong>&nbsp;your&nbsp;<strong>doctor<\/strong>&nbsp;who may decide that your&nbsp;dose&nbsp;needs to be reduced or that Lamotrigine Aurobindo is not suitable for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Brugada syndrome<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brugada&#8217;s syndrome is a genetic disease that leads to abnormal electrical activity in the heart.&nbsp;ECG&nbsp;abnormalities that can lead to&nbsp;arrhythmias&nbsp;(abnormal heart rhythms) can be triggered by lamotrigine.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor if you have this disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Hemophagocytic syndrome (HLH)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There have been reports of a rare but very severe reaction in the immune system in patients taking lamotrigine.\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<p><strong>Important information about possible serious reactions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A small number of people taking lamotrigine get an allergic reaction or skin reaction such as\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>can be life-threatening and develop into more serious problems if left untreated.\u00a0This may include Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and drug reaction with\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS).&nbsp;You need to know the symptoms that you should be aware of while taking lamotrigine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>\u2192\u00a0Read the description of these symptoms in section 4 of this leaflet.\u00a0<\/strong><em>Possible <\/em>life-threatening reactions:\u00a0\u00a0contact <em>a\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<em>doctor\u00a0immediately\u00a0\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thoughts of harming yourself or suicide<\/strong><br>Medicines for\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0are used to treat several 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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>When you start treatment.<\/li><li>If you have previously had thoughts of harming yourself or committing suicide.<\/li><li>If you are under 25 years old.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have worrying thoughts or experiences or if you notice that you feel worse or develop new symptoms while taking Lamotrigine Aurobindo:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2192&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Contact a doctor as soon as possible or see your nearest hospital for help.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may be helpful to tell a family member, caregiver, or close friend that you are&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>may become depressed or have noticeable changes in your mood, and ask them to read this leaflet.&nbsp;You&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>can ask them to tell you if they are worried about your depression or others&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>changes in your behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A small number of people being treated with antiepileptic\u00a0drugs, such as Lamotrigine Aurobindo, 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<p><em><strong>If you take Lamotrigine Aurobindo for&nbsp;epilepsy<\/strong><\/em><br>Seizures with certain types of&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;can sometimes get worse or occur more often while you are taking Lamotrigine Aurobindo.&nbsp;Some patients may experience severe seizures that can cause serious health problems.&nbsp;If your seizures occur more often or if you experience a severe seizure while taking Lamotrigine Aurobindo:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2192&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Contact a doctor as soon as possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lamotrigine Aurobindo should not be given to people under the age of 18 for the treatment of\u00a0bipolar disorder.<\/strong><br>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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Lamotrigine Aurobindo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription and herbal remedies.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor needs to know if you are taking any other medicines to treat epilepsy or mental health problems.&nbsp;This is to ensure that you take the correct dose of Lamotrigine Aurobindo.&nbsp;These drugs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>oxcarbazepine, felbamate, gabapentin, levetiracetam, pregabalin, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/topiramate-1a-pharma\/\">topiramate<\/a> or<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>zonisamide<\/strong>&nbsp;used to treat&nbsp;<strong>epilepsy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>lithium, olanzapine&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>aripiprazole<\/strong>&nbsp;used to treat&nbsp;<strong>mental health problems<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>bupropion&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;used to treat&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>mental health problems<\/strong>&nbsp;or to&nbsp;<strong>quit smoking<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2192 Tell your doctor<\/strong>&nbsp;if you are taking any of these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some medicines affect Lamotrigine Aurobindo or make you more likely to get\u00a0side effects.\u00a0These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>valproate<\/strong>&nbsp;used to treat<strong>&nbsp;epilepsy<\/strong>&nbsp;and<strong>&nbsp;mental health problems<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>carbamazepine<\/strong>&nbsp;used to treat&nbsp;<strong>epilepsy<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>mental health problems<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>phenytoin&nbsp;, primidone<\/strong>&nbsp;or<strong>&nbsp;phenobarbital<\/strong>&nbsp;used to treat<strong>&nbsp;epilepsy<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>risperidone<\/strong>&nbsp;used to treat<strong>&nbsp;mental health problems<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>rifampicin<\/strong>&nbsp;which is an&nbsp;<strong>antibiotic<\/strong><\/li><li>medicines used to treat&nbsp;<strong>HIV<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;(a combination of lopinavir and ritonavir or atazanavir and ritonavir)<strong><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>hormonal contraceptives<\/strong>&nbsp;such as&nbsp;<strong>birth control pills<\/strong>&nbsp;(&nbsp;<em>see below<\/em>&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2192 Tell your doctor<\/strong>&nbsp;if you are taking or are starting or stopping any of these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hormonal contraceptives (eg\u00a0birth control pills\u00a0) can affect the way Lamotrigine Aurobindo works<\/strong><br>Your doctor may recommend that you use a special type of hormonal contraceptive or another method of contraception such as a condom,\u00a0diaphragm,\u00a0or\u00a0IUD.\u00a0If you are using a hormonal contraceptive such as the\u00a0contraceptive pill, your doctor may take a blood test to check your Lamotrigine Aurobindo levels.\u00a0If you are taking or are planning to start using hormonal contraceptives:<br><strong>\u2192 Tell your doctor<\/strong>\u00a0who is discussing suitable contraceptive methods with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lamotrigine Aurobindo may also affect the way hormonal contraceptives work, although they are unlikely to be less effective.\u00a0If you are using a hormonal contraceptive and notice any change in your menstrual cycle, such as menstrual-like bleeding or spotting between periods:<br><strong>\u2192 Tell your doctor.\u00a0<\/strong>This may be a sign that Lamotrigine Aurobindo is affecting the way your contraceptive works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby,\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You should not end your treatment without discussing it with your doctor.&nbsp;<\/strong>It is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>especially important if you have\u00a0epilepsy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pregnancy may change the effectiveness of Lamotrigine Aurobindo, so you may need to take blood samples and your&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of Lamotrigine Aurobindo may need to be changed.<\/li><li>There may be a small increased risk of malformation in the fetus, including&nbsp;cleft&nbsp;lip or&nbsp;palate&nbsp;, if Lamotrigine Aurobindo is taken during the first three months of pregnancy.<\/li><li>Your doctor may advise you to take extra&nbsp;<strong>folic acid&nbsp;<\/strong>if you are planning to become pregnant and while you are pregnant.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are breastfeeding<\/strong> or planning to breastfeed, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are taking this medicine.\u00a0The active substance in Lamotrigine Aurobindo is excreted in human milk and may affect the baby.\u00a0Your doctor will discuss the risks and benefits of breastfeeding during treatment with Lamotrigine Aurobindo.\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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lamotrigine Aurobindo may cause dizziness and double vision.<br><strong>\u2192 Do not drive a vehicle or use any tools or machines unless you are feeling well.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you have\u00a0epilepsy, talk to your doctor about driving and using machines.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened vigilance.\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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lamotrigine Aurobindo contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lamotrigine Aurobindo 100 mg tablets contain para-orange aluminum lacquer, which may cause allergic reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lamotrigine Aurobindo contains&nbsp;sodium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)\u00a0sodium\u00a0per tablet, ie essentially &#8216;sodium-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Lamotrigine Aurobindo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;<\/strong>Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much Lamotrigine Aurobindo to take<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may take a while to find the Lamotrigine Aurobindo&nbsp;dose&nbsp;that is best for you.&nbsp;The dose&nbsp;you take depends on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>your age<\/li><li>whether or not you are taking Lamotrigine Aurobindo with other medicines<\/li><li>if you have any problems with your kidneys or liver.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will start you on a low&nbsp;dose&nbsp;and increase the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;gradually over a few weeks until you reach a&nbsp;dose&nbsp;that works for you (called the&nbsp;<em>effective&nbsp;dose of&nbsp;one<\/em>&nbsp;).&nbsp;<strong>Never take more Lamotrigine Aurobindo than your doctor has told you to.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual effective&nbsp;dose of&nbsp;Lamotrigine Aurobindo for adults and children from 13 years of age is between 100 mg and 400 mg daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For children between 2 and 12 years of age, the effective&nbsp;dose&nbsp;depends on&nbsp;one&#8217;s body weight &#8211; usually between 1 mg and 15 mg for each kilogram of the child&#8217;s weight up to a maintenance dose of no more than 200 mg daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lamotrigine Aurobindo is not recommended for children under 2 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to take your&nbsp;dose of&nbsp;Lamotrigine Aurobindo<\/strong><br>Take your&nbsp;dose of&nbsp;Lamotrigine Aurobindo once or twice daily according to your doctor&#8217;s instructions.&nbsp;Dose&nbsp;one can be taken with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Swallow the tablets whole.&nbsp;If you need to take half the dose of 25 and 100 mg or&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>To&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>facilitate&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>swallowing&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>of&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>25 mg,&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>100 mg&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>&amp; 200 mg&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>tablets,&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>swallow&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>tablet&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>halves&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>whole.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;You must not chew or crush them.&nbsp;See pictures below.<\/li><li><strong>Always take the full&nbsp;dose<\/strong>&nbsp;prescribed by&nbsp;<strong>your<\/strong>&nbsp;doctor.&nbsp;Never take just one part of a tablet.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to halve the tablets (only applies to 25 mg, 100 mg, and 200 mg).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20071020000060#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/res\/RootMedia\/Orion20Pharma\/Media\/Lamotrigin20Aurobindo\/Lamotrigin20Aurobindo.jpg\" alt=\"How to halve the tablets\" title=\"How to halve the tablets\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a table knife to halve the tablets.&nbsp;Alternatively, hold the tablet with the breaker up, grab both the upper and lower sides of the tablet, on each side of the breaker, using your thumb and forefinger on both hands (Fig. A), and halve the tablet by pressing down and away from you. , so that the tablet divides according to the line of the breaker groove (Fig. B).&nbsp;Do not hold your fingers on the end of the tablet, on either side of the breaker slot (Fig. C), as this may cause the tablet to fall into pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Lamotrigine Aurobindo than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0a child ingested the medicine by mistake<br>\u2192 contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center (tel. 112) for risk assessment and advice.\u00a0Show them the Lamotrigine Aurobindo pack if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take too much\u00a0<strong>Lamotrigine Aurobindo you are more likely to get serious side effects that<\/strong> can be life-threatening<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A person who has taken too much Lamotrigine Aurobindo may experience any of these symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>rapid, uncontrolled eye movements (&nbsp;<em>nystagmus<\/em>&nbsp;)<\/li><li>clumsiness and lack of coordination ability that affects balance (&nbsp;<em>ataxia<\/em>&nbsp;)<\/li><li>changes in heart rate (usually detected on ECG)<\/li><li>loss of consciousness, seizures (convulsions) or coma.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take a dose of Lamotrigine Aurobindo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not take extra tablets to compensate for a missed\u00a0dose.\u00a0Just\u00a0take\u00a0your next\u00a0dose\u00a0at the usual time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>If you forget to take multiple&nbsp;doses of&nbsp;Lamotrigine Aurobindo<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2192 Ask your doctor how to start taking the medicine again.\u00a0You must ask about this<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not stop taking Lamotrigine Aurobindo without consulting your doctor.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lamotrigine Aurobindo must be taken for as long as your doctor recommends it.&nbsp;Do not stop without your doctor telling you to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are taking Lamotrigine Aurobindo for&nbsp;epilepsy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To stop taking Lamotrigine Aurobindo<strong>, the dose must be reduced gradually<\/strong>\u00a0over about 2 weeks.\u00a0If you suddenly stop taking Lamotrigine Aurobindo, your\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0may come back or get worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are taking Lamotrigine Aurobindo for&nbsp;bipolar disorder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may take some time before Lamotrigine Aurobindo works and therefore you will probably not feel better right away.&nbsp;If you stop taking Lamotrigine Aurobindo,&nbsp;your dose&nbsp;does not need to be reduced gradually.&nbsp;However, you should still talk to your doctor first, if you want to stop taking Lamotrigine Aurobindo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Possible life-threatening reactions: contact a doctor immediately<\/strong><br>A small number of people taking Lamotrigine Aurobindo have an&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;or a skin reaction that can be life-threatening and develop into more serious problems if left untreated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is most likely that you have these symptoms during the first few months of treatment with Lamotrigine Aurobindo, especially if you start on too high a\u00a0dose\u00a0or\u00a0dose of\u00a0an increased too quickly, or if you are taking Lamotrigine Aurobindo together with another medicine called\u00a0<em>valproate<\/em>.\u00a0Some symptoms are more common in children so parents should pay extra attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of such reactions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>skin rash or&nbsp;redness<\/strong>&nbsp;, which can develop into a life-threatening skin reaction that includes widespread skin rash with blisters and flaky skin, especially around the mouth, nose, eyes and genitals (&nbsp;<em>Stevens-Johnson syndrome<\/em>&nbsp;), extensive flaking of the skin (more than 30% of body surface area &#8211;&nbsp;<em>toxic epidermal necrolysis<\/em>&nbsp;or extensive skin rash affecting the liver, blood and other body organs (drug reaction with&nbsp;eosinophilia&nbsp;and systemic symptoms (DRESS), also known as hypersensitivity syndrome)&nbsp;<em>.<\/em><\/li><li><strong>sores in the mouth, throat, nose or abdomen<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>sore mouth or red, swollen eyes&nbsp;<\/strong><em>(conjunctivitis)<\/em><\/li><li><strong>fever<\/strong>&nbsp;,&nbsp;flu-like symptoms&nbsp;or drowsiness<\/li><li><strong>swelling around the face<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>swollen&nbsp;glands<\/strong>&nbsp;in the neck, armpits or groin<\/li><li><strong>unexpected bleeding or&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>bruising<\/strong>&nbsp;or that the fingers turn blue<\/li><li><strong>on&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>t in the throat<\/strong>&nbsp;or more&nbsp;infections&nbsp;(for example, colds) than usual<\/li><li>elevated liver enzyme levels in blood tests<\/li><li>an increase in a kind of white blood cell (&nbsp;eosinophils&nbsp;)<\/li><li>enlarged lymph nodes<\/li><li>effects on body organs, extensive liver and kidneys.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In many cases, these symptoms are signs of less serious\u00a0side effects.\u00a0But you need to be aware that they can be life-threatening and lead to more serious problems, such as organ failure if\u00a0left\u00a0untreated.\u00a0If you notice any of these symptoms:<br>\u2192 Contact a doctor immediately.\u00a0Your doctor may decide to take samples of your liver, kidneys, or blood and may tell you to stop taking Lamotrigine Aurobindo.\u00a0If you have developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis, your doctor will tell you to never use\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>lamotrigine again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Haemophagocytic syndrome (HLH)<\/strong>&nbsp;(see section 2: What you need to know before taking Lamotrigine Aurobindo).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common\u00a0side effects\u00a0are<\/strong>\u00a0(can occur in\u00a0\u00a0<strong>more than 1 in 10\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>headache<\/li><li>rash<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>up to 1 in 10&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>aggression or irritability<\/li><li>drowsiness or drowsiness<\/li><li>dizziness<\/li><li>tremors or tremors<\/li><li>sleep disorders (&nbsp;insomnia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>feelings of upset<\/li><li>diarrhea<\/li><li>dry mouth<\/li><li>nausea, vomiting<\/li><li>fatigue<\/li><li>back or joint pain or elsewhere<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon side effects (<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>up to 1 in 100&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>clumsiness and lack of coordination&nbsp;<em>(&nbsp;ataxia&nbsp;)<\/em><\/li><li>double vision or blurred vision<\/li><li>abnormal hair loss or thinning (&nbsp;alopecia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>skin rash or sun damage after exposure to sun or artificial light (&nbsp;photosensitivity&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare side effects<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect&nbsp;<strong>up&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>to&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>1&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>in&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>1,000 people&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>a life-threatening skin reaction&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>(Stevens-Johnson syndrome), see also the information at the beginning of section 4<\/em><\/li><li>a group of symptoms that include:<\/li><li>fever, nausea, vomiting, headache, stiff neck and extreme sensitivity to&nbsp;strong light.&nbsp;This may be due to an inflammation of the membranes that protect the brain&nbsp;and the spine&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>(&nbsp;meningitis&nbsp;).&nbsp;<\/em>These symptoms usually go away when treatment is stopped.&nbsp;<strong>Contact your doctor&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;if symptoms persist or worsen.<\/li><li>rapid, uncontrolled eye movements&nbsp;<em>(&nbsp;nystagmus&nbsp;)<\/em><\/li><li>itching&nbsp;of the eyes with secretions and crusts on the eyelids&nbsp;<em>(&nbsp;conjunctivitis&nbsp;).<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect&nbsp;<strong>up to 1 in 10 000<\/strong>&nbsp;users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>a life-threatening skin reaction&nbsp;<em>(&nbsp;toxic epidermal necrolysis&nbsp;), see also the information at the beginning&nbsp;<\/em><em>of section 4<\/em><\/li><li>drug reaction with&nbsp;eosinophilia&nbsp;and systemic symptoms,&nbsp;<em>see also information at the beginning&nbsp;<\/em><em>of section<\/em>&nbsp;4<\/li><li>elevated temperature&nbsp;<em>(fever), see also the information at the beginning of section 4<\/em><\/li><li>swelling around the face (&nbsp;<em>edema<\/em>&nbsp;) or swollen&nbsp;glands&nbsp;in the neck, armpit or groin (&nbsp;<em>lymphadenopathy<\/em>&nbsp;)&nbsp;<em>, see also the information at the beginning of section 4<\/em><\/li><li>changes in liver function, as manifested in blood tests, or liver failure&nbsp;<em>, see also the&nbsp;<\/em><em>information at the beginning of section 4<\/em><\/li><li>a severe disorder of blood coagulation that may cause unexpected bleeding or bruising (disseminated intravascular&nbsp;coagulation&nbsp;),&nbsp;<em>see also the information at the beginning of section 4<\/em><\/li><li>changes that can be seen in blood samples &#8211; including decreased&nbsp;red blood cell count&nbsp;<em>(&nbsp;anemia&nbsp;)<\/em>&nbsp;, decreased&nbsp;white blood cell count&nbsp;<em>(&nbsp;leukopenia&nbsp;,&nbsp;neutropenia&nbsp;,&nbsp;agranulocytosis&nbsp;)<\/em>&nbsp;, decreased&nbsp;platelet count&nbsp;<em>(&nbsp;thrombocytopenia&nbsp;)<\/em>&nbsp;, decreased number of all these blood cell types&nbsp;<em>(pancytopenia)<\/em>&nbsp;and a disease in&nbsp;bone marrow&nbsp;one called&nbsp;<em>aplastic anemia<\/em><\/li><li>hallucinations (to &#8220;see&#8221; or &#8220;hear&#8221; things that do not really exist)<\/li><li>confusion<\/li><li>feeling of &#8220;wobbling&#8221; or being unsteady when you move<\/li><li>uncontrollable body movements&nbsp;<em>(&nbsp;tics&nbsp;)<\/em>&nbsp;, uncontrollable muscle spasms that affect the eyes, head and&nbsp;<em>torso (choreoatetosis)<\/em>&nbsp;or other unusual body movements such as twitching, shaking or stiffness<\/li><li>more common seizures in those who already have&nbsp;epilepsy<\/li><li>worsening symptoms in those who already have Parkinson&#8217;s disease<\/li><li>lupus-like reaction (symptoms may include: back or joint pain which may sometimes be accompanied by fever and \/ or general illness)<\/li><li>Haemophagocytic syndrome (HLH) (see section 2 What you need to know before taking Lamotrigine Aurobindo).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong><br>other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;is has occurred in a small number of people but their exact frequency is unknown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>There have been reports of bone diseases e.g.&nbsp;decreased bone density in the skeleton, osteoporosis and bone fractures.&nbsp;Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you are being treated with epilepsy medication for a long time, if you know you have osteoporosis or if you are on medication with&nbsp;steroids&nbsp;.<\/li><li>renal inflammation (&nbsp;<em>tubulointerstitial nephritis<\/em>&nbsp;), or&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of both kidney and eye (&nbsp;<em>tubulointerstitial nephritis and&nbsp;uveitis<\/em>&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Nightmares<\/li><li>Impaired immune system due to lower levels of&nbsp;immunoglobulins&nbsp;, a type of&nbsp;blood cell&nbsp;that helps protect against&nbsp;infection&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also report&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;directly via<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Medical Products Agency,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 26,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>751 03 Uppsala<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By reporting\u00a0side effects, you can help increase the safety of medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Lamotrigine Aurobindo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister\/label on the bottle and carton after EXP.<br>The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the package and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; The active substance is lamotrigine.<br>Each tablet contains 25 mg of lamotrigine.<br>Each tablet contains 50 mg lamotrigine<br>Each tablet contains 100 mg lamotrigine<br>Each tablet contains 200 mg lamotrigine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose,\u00a0lactose monohydrate, indigo carmine<br>aluminum lacquer (E132), (For 200 mg only), Para-orange aluminum lacquer (E110) (For 100 mg only),<br>sodium starch glycolate (type A), magnesium stearate, povidone (K30).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tablet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lamotrigine Aurobindo 25 mg tablets are white to off-white, shield-shaped, uncoated tablets debossed with &#8220;D&#8221; and &#8220;93&#8221; on one side and the scoreline on the other.<br>The tablet can be divided into two equal\u00a0doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lamotrigine Aurobindo 50 mg tablets are white to off-white, square with rounded corners, uncoated tablets imprinted with &#8220;D&#8221; on the polygonal side, and &#8217;97 &#8216;on the flat side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lamotrigine Aurobindo 100 mg tablets are peach-colored, flaming, shield-shaped, uncoated tablets debossed with &#8220;D&#8221; and &#8220;94&#8221; on one side and the scoreline on the other.<br>The tablet can be divided into two equal\u00a0doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lamotrigine Aurobindo 200 mg tablets are blue, flaming, shield-shaped uncoated tablets debossed with &#8220;D&#8221; and 96 &#8220;on one side and the scoreline on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The breaker is not for dividing the tablet into equal\u00a0doses, but only for easier swallowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lamotrigine tablets are available in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8211; Clear PVC \/ Aluminum foil blister Pack sizes<\/em><br>: 1, 7, 10, 14, 20, 21, 28, 30, 40, 42, 46, 50, 56, 60, 90, 98, 100, 200, 250, 500 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8211; HDPE jars with polypropylene lids and cotton spool<\/em><br>Pack sizes: 60, 90, 100, 250, 500, 1000 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aurobindo Pharma (Malta) Limited&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vault 14, Level 2, Valletta Waterfront<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Floriana FRN 1913<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Malta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Milpharm Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ares, Odyssey Business Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>West End Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>South Ruislip HA4 6QD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>APL Swift Services (Malta) Limited<br>HF26, Hal Far Industrial Estate, Hal Far<br>Birzebbugia, BBG 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