Lametec
Lametec Products are primarily used for
Epilepsy/Seizures, Bipolar disorder
About Lametec Products
Uses of Lametec Products
Lamotrigine is used in the treatment of epilepsy/seizures and Bipolar disorder.
Lametec Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Lametec are Headache, Dryness in mouth, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Joint pain, Agitation, Tremors, Tiredness, Irritability, Gastrointestinal disturbance.
How Lametec 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 Lametec Products
Frequently asked questions about Lametec Products
Frequently asked questions about Lamotrigine
Q. I started Lametec 100 DT Tablet and developed a rash. The doctor stopped Lametec 100 DT Tablet immediately and prescribed another medicine. Why?
There have been reports where patients developed serious rashes within 8 weeks of starting Lametec 100 DT 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 Lametec 100 DT Tablet, it should be stopped and should not be restarted. Use of Lametec 100 DT 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 Lametec 100 DT 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 Lametec 100 DT Tablet?
You may experience quick and uncontrollable movements of your eye, clumsiness, and lack of coordination. High doses of Lametec 100 DT 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 Lametec 100 DT Tablet affect pregnancy?
Studies on the human population do not show any effects of Lametec 100 DT 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 Lametec 100 DT Tablet. In case therapy with Lametec 100 DT Tablet is considered during pregnancy, your doctor may prescribe the lowest effective dose.
Q. Can I take Lametec 100 DT 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 Lametec 100 DT Tablet with some antiepileptics (like valproate and carbamazepine) may increase the chances of developing side effects. Also, the dose of Lametec 100 DT Tablet may need adjustment if taken with antiepileptic medicines such as oxcarbazepine, felbamate, gabapentin, levetiracetam, pregabalin, topiramate or zonisamide.
Q. How to take Lametec 100 DT Tablet?
Lametec 100 DT Tablet can be taken with or without food. Continue taking Lametec 100 DT Tablet in the dose and duration advised by the doctor to get maximum benefits of Lametec 100 DT Tablet.
Q. I have symptoms of depression. Can I take Lametec 100 DT Tablet?
Yes, you can take Lametec 100 DT Tablet if you have depression symptoms. In fact, Lametec 100 DT Tablet is used in preventing depression. But, do not self medicate. Do not start or stop taking Lametec 100 DT Tablet on your own, unless otherwise advised by the doctor.
Products for Lametec
Lametec 100 DT Tablet
strip of 10 tablet dt
MRP
₹378.2
Lametec 50 DT Tablet
strip of 10 tablet dt
MRP
₹210.79
Lametec 25 DT Tablet
strip of 10 tablet dt
MRP
₹115.1
Lametec 100 OD Tablet SR
strip of 10 tablet sr
MRP
₹217.8
Not Available
Lametec 200 OD Tablet
strip of 10 tablet sr
MRP
₹300
Not Available