Lamdra SBK
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
LaMICtal?;LaMICtal? ODTT;LaMICtal? XRT
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Lamotrigine?;Lamictal?;Mylan-Lamotrigine;Novo-Lamotrigine;PMS-Lamotrigine;ratio-Lamotrigine;Teva-Lamotrigine
Uses
- It is used to stop or control seizures.
- It is used to treat manic low mood (depression).
- Lamotrigine helps clear thinking.
- It calms the brain.
- It helps steady mood.
Dosing
How to take
- Take as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Long-acting tablet: Swallow it whole. Do not chew, break, or crush it.
- Chewable dispersible tablet:
- It may be swallowed whole, chewed, or mixed in water or fruit juice.
- If chewed, drink a little water or fruit juice to help swallow.
- You may break up tablet by adding liquid to cover tablet in a glass or spoon. Wait at least 1 minute until fully broken up, then mix and drink.
- Oral-disintegrating tablet: Place on your tongue and let it melt. Water is not needed. Do not swallow it whole. Do not chew, break, or crush it.
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