Lametec OD 200 Mg Tablet SR

Lametec SR 200 Mg OD (Lamotrigine)

What Is The Generic Name For Lametec SR:

Lamotrigine is the generic version for Lametec SR

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Lametec SR 200 Mg (Lamotrigine):

• Lamictal

About Lametec SR 200 Mg (Lamotrigine):

Lamotrigine is the active ingredient in Lametec SR 200 Mg, which is used in the treatment of Seizures and Mania. You can easily find this prescription based medicine at any of the leading online drugstores, pharmacy stores, and medical supply stores but only on doctor’s prescription.

Manufacturer:

Cipla (India) is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Lametec SR 200 Mg.

Strength:

Lametec SR 200 Mg contains an active ingredient, Lamotrigine, weighing 200 Mg per tablet which is available in the various strengths and other substitutes at any of the leading online drugstores, pharmacy stores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Lametec SR 200 Mg (Lamotrigine):

Lametec SR 200 Mg is used in the treatment of:

• Epilepsy/Seizures
• Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Mania

How Lametec SR 200 Mg (Lamotrigine) Works:

Lametec SR 200 Mg has an active ingredient, Lamotrigine, an antiepileptic drug which basically controls seizures/fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Before You Use Lametec SR 200 Mg (Lamotrigine):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to Lamotrigine
• You do not take alcohol
• Your doctor knows about your Pre-existing disease, Surgeries and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.

What Should You Avoid While Taking Lametec SR 200 Mg (Lamotrigine):

• Avoid Alcohol
• Avoid Driving or Machine Operating jobs as it may causes dizziness
• Strictly avoid taking any Medicine without the prescription or without the knowledge of your doctor

When Not To Use Lametec SR 200 Mg (Lamotrigine):

You should avoid Lametec SR 200 Mg if you:

• Have noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it
• Have Skin Allergies
• Mood Disorders
• Have Liver/Kidney Impairment
• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/ breastfeeding
• Have any other severe disease or disorder

Tell Your Doctor If You:

• Have Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it
• Have Low Blood Cell Counts
• Have Low Sodium Levels
• Have Skin Allergies
• Have Mood Disorders
• Have any Heart Disease
• Have any Kidney/Liver impairement
• Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs
• Are Pregnant /nursing mother
• Are having any other Disease, or undergoing any therapy or taking any other medicine

Dosage:

Lametec SR 200 Mg tablet contains an active ingredient, Lamotrigine, which treats Seizures and mania. This prescription based tablet may be available in various other strengths and substitutes. Consult your doctor for the frequency and duration of the tablet as age and severity of the disease differ in each patient.

You are advised to take Lametec SR 200 Mg at a fixed time, with or without the food. Do not consume larger amounts than Prescribed as it may result serious effects. Special caution should be followed in case of pregnant/ breastfeeding woman. Also dosage adjustment is required in every individual for the betterment of their health.

How Much Of The Lametec SR 200 Mg (Lamotrigine) to Be Used:

You are always advised to follow the doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Lametec. Do not adjust the dose on your own. Let your doctor decide it.

How To Take The Lametec SR 200 Mg (Lamotrigine):

Lametec SR 200 Mg dose should be taken at a fixed time as suggested by your doctor. Swallow the whole tablet with water without chewing, breaking, or crushing it. You can take it with or without food but always remember to take fixed doses at fixed times.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Lametec SR 200 Mg (Lamotrigine)

You are not advised to take it in large amount or for a longer time than recommended by your doctor. Do not stop taking the medicine on your own or abruptly even if you have a feeling of great recovery as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like seizures.

Overdose:

Contact your physician or reach nearby medical facility immediately if you are suspecting the overdose symptoms like Insomnia, Tremors, Weight Loss, Depression, Flu-like Symptoms, etc.

Do not share your medicine with anybody without a doctor’s consultation.

Missed Dose:

• A missed dose of Lametec SR 200 Mg can be taken as soon as you remember. Do not take the missed dose if it is the time for next dose. Also, do not double it for next time.
• Always set a reminder to not to miss the dose as each dose is important.

What Are TheSide Effects Of The Lametec SR 200 Mg (Lamotrigine)

• Blurred Vision
• Diarrhea
• Tremors
• Flu like symptoms
• Nausea/Vomiting
• Stiffness of Limbs
• Loss of coordination
• Headache
• Drowsiness
• Frequent Urination
• Weight Loss
• Yellow Colored Eyes or Skin
• Dry Mouth
• Irritability/agitation
• Fatigue
• Depression
• Difficulty in sleeping
• Enhanced Sweating
• Skin Rash

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Lametec SR 200 Mg may interact with other medicines you are taking simultaneously and this interaction can produce some adverse effects or can cause your drug not to work properly. If you are on other medications you always need to inform your doctor even if you are taking any vitamins or any Herbal Supplements.

It interacts with the following medicines:

• Rifampicin
• Valproic acid
• Ethinyl Estradiol

It interacts with diseased conditions like:

• Meningitis
• Depression

Warning And Precaution:

Lametec SR 200 Mg should be used very cautiously in:

• Hypersensitivity or Allergy
• Mood Disorders like Depression or bipolar disorders
• Low Blood Cell Counts
• Withdrawal Symptoms like Anxiety, Tremors, etc.
• Skin Reactions like Stevens Johnson Syndrome, etc.
• Liver and kidney impairment
• It is not recommended for Pregnant and Breastfeeding women unless it is necessary to use.
• Consult your doctor to get best possible treatment and dosage adjustment in any diseased condition.

Things To Remember:

• Always keep recording and maintaining your Blood Cell Counts while taking this tablet.
• Do not use this medicine if you are suffering from Impaired Liver Function and Low Blood Cell Counts
• Keep the tablets away from sight and reach of the Children
• Consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to the dose, frequency, and strength of the tablet

Indications:

• Do not stop taking Lametec SR 200 Mg on your own or do not take it for longer than recommended by your doctor.
• Always take the medicines at a fixed time and in fixed prescribed doses regularly for better results.

Storage:

Store the Lametec SR 200 Mg at room temperature in a clean, dark and dry place. Make sure that the tablets should be intact and not damaged while purchasing or storing.