Favlam
Favlam Products are primarily used for
Epilepsy/Seizures, Bipolar disorder
About Favlam Products
Uses of Favlam Products
Lamotrigine is used in the treatment of epilepsy/seizures and Bipolar disorder.
Favlam Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Favlam are Headache, Dryness in mouth, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Joint pain, Agitation, Tremors, Tiredness, Irritability, Gastrointestinal disturbance.
How Favlam Products work
Lamotrigine is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Patient Concerns about Favlam Products
Frequently asked questions about Favlam Products
Frequently asked questions about Lamotrigine
Q. I started FAVLAM 50 MG TABLET and developed a rash. The doctor stopped FAVLAM 50 MG TABLET immediately and prescribed another medicine. Why?
There have been reports where patients developed serious rashes within 8 weeks of starting FAVLAM 50 MG TABLET and were hospitalized. Sometimes these rashes turn into severe skin infections and may endanger the patient’s life. Therefore, it is advised that if a patient develops rashes after starting FAVLAM 50 MG TABLET, it should be stopped and should not be restarted. Use of FAVLAM 50 MG TABLET is stopped even if the rashes are mild and non-serious. It is because of this that your doctor changed the medicine.
Q. How long does it take FAVLAM 50 MG TABLET to work?
Though it varies from person to person, your symptoms may take about 6-8 weeks to improve.
Q. What can be the consequences of taking a higher than the recommended dose of FAVLAM 50 MG TABLET?
You may experience quick and uncontrollable movements of your eye, clumsiness, and lack of coordination. High doses of FAVLAM 50 MG TABLET may cause problems with your balance, changes in heartbeat rhythm, loss of consciousness, fits (convulsions) or coma. Even if there are no signs of discomfort, seek immediate medical attention of a doctor or nearby hospital.
Q. Can FAVLAM 50 MG TABLET affect pregnancy?
Studies on the human population do not show any effects of FAVLAM 50 MG TABLET on pregnant women or her fetus. However, it is advisable that you inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant or are planning to get pregnant while taking FAVLAM 50 MG TABLET. In case therapy with FAVLAM 50 MG TABLET is considered during pregnancy, your doctor may prescribe the lowest effective dose.
Q. Can I take FAVLAM 50 MG TABLET with other antiepileptic medicines?
It is important that you inform your doctor if you are already on any other antiepileptic medicines. The reason being, taking FAVLAM 50 MG TABLET with some antiepileptics (like valproate and carbamazepine) may increase the chances of developing side effects. Also, the dose of FAVLAM 50 MG TABLET may need adjustment if taken with antiepileptic medicines such as oxcarbazepine, felbamate, gabapentin, levetiracetam, pregabalin, topiramate or zonisamide.
Q. How to take FAVLAM 50 MG TABLET?
FAVLAM 50 MG TABLET can be taken with or without food. Continue taking FAVLAM 50 MG TABLET in the dose and duration advised by the doctor to get maximum benefits of FAVLAM 50 MG TABLET.
Q. I have symptoms of depression. Can I take FAVLAM 50 MG TABLET?
Yes, you can take FAVLAM 50 MG TABLET if you have depression symptoms. In fact, FAVLAM 50 MG TABLET is used in preventing depression. But, do not self medicate. Do not start or stop taking FAVLAM 50 MG TABLET on your own, unless otherwise advised by the doctor.
Products for Favlam
FAVLAM 50 MG TABLET
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹54.85
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FAVLAM 100 MG TABLET
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹99.5
Not Available
FAVLAM 25 MG TABLET
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹27.84
Not Available