Brand name: Lacosamide (Sandoz) TM
Active ingredients: lacosamide
What it is used for
Lacosamide Sandoz (lacosamide) tablets are indicated as: monotherapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures with or without secondary generalisation in patients with epilepsy aged 16 years and older. add-on therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures with or without secondary generalisation in patients with epilepsy aged 4 years and older. add-on therapy in the treatment of primary generalised tonic-clonic seizures in patients with idiopathic generalised epilepsy aged 4 years and older.,Paediatric patents weighing less than 50 kg should not receive Lacosamide Sandoz film-coated tablets. Paediatric patients weighing less than 50 kg should be accurately dosed on a mg/kg basis with other lacosamide products.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Peach coloured, oval shaped tablets debossed with I75 on one side and plain on other side.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient lacosamide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
What it is used for
Lacosamide Sandoz (lacosamide) tablets are indicated as: monotherapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures with or without secondary generalisation in patients with epilepsy aged 16 years and older. add-on therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures with or without secondary generalisation in patients with epilepsy aged 4 years and older. add-on therapy in the treatment of primary generalised tonic-clonic seizures in patients with idiopathic generalised epilepsy aged 4 years and older.,Paediatric patents weighing less than 50 kg should not receive Lacosamide Sandoz film-coated tablets. Paediatric patients weighing less than 50 kg should be accurately dosed on a mg/kg basis with other lacosamide products.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Pink coloured, oval shaped tablets debossed with I73 on one side and plain on other side.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient lacosamide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
What it is used for
Lacosamide Sandoz (lacosamide) tablets are indicated as: monotherapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures with or without secondary generalisation in patients with epilepsy aged 16 years and older. add-on therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures with or without secondary generalisation in patients with epilepsy aged 4 years and older. add-on therapy in the treatment of primary generalised tonic-clonic seizures in patients with idiopathic generalised epilepsy aged 4 years and older.,Paediatric patents weighing less than 50 kg should not receive Lacosamide Sandoz film-coated tablets. Paediatric patients weighing less than 50 kg should be accurately dosed on a mg/kg basis with other lacosamide products.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Pink coloured, oval shaped tablets debossed with I73 on one side and plain on other side.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on April 1, 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient lacosamide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
What it is used for
Lacosamide Sandoz (lacosamide) tablets are indicated as: monotherapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures with or without secondary generalisation in patients with epilepsy aged 16 years and older. add-on therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures with or without secondary generalisation in patients with epilepsy aged 4 years and older. add-on therapy in the treatment of primary generalised tonic-clonic seizures in patients with idiopathic generalised epilepsy aged 4 years and older.,Paediatric patents weighing less than 50 kg should not receive Lacosamide Sandoz film-coated tablets. Paediatric patients weighing less than 50 kg should be accurately dosed on a mg/kg basis with other lacosamide products.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Peach coloured, oval shaped tablets debossed with I75 on one side and plain on other side.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on April 1, 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient lacosamide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
What it is used for
Lacosamide Sandoz (lacosamide) tablets are indicated as: monotherapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures with or without secondary generalisation in patients with epilepsy aged 16 years and older. add-on therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures with or without secondary generalisation in patients with epilepsy aged 4 years and older. add-on therapy in the treatment of primary generalised tonic-clonic seizures in patients with idiopathic generalised epilepsy aged 4 years and older.,Paediatric patents weighing less than 50 kg should not receive Lacosamide Sandoz film-coated tablets. Paediatric patients weighing less than 50 kg should be accurately dosed on a mg/kg basis with other lacosamide products.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Dark yellow coloured, oval shaped tablets debossed with I74 on one side and plain on other side.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on April 1, 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient lacosamide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
What it is used for
Lacosamide Sandoz (lacosamide) tablets are indicated as: monotherapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures with or without secondary generalisation in patients with epilepsy aged 16 years and older. add-on therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures with or without secondary generalisation in patients with epilepsy aged 4 years and older. add-on therapy in the treatment of primary generalised tonic-clonic seizures in patients with idiopathic generalised epilepsy aged 4 years and older.,Paediatric patents weighing less than 50 kg should not receive Lacosamide Sandoz film-coated tablets. Paediatric patients weighing less than 50 kg should be accurately dosed on a mg/kg basis with other lacosamide products.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Blue coloured, oval shaped tablets debossed with I76 on one side and plain on other side.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient lacosamide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
What it is used for
Lacosamide Sandoz (lacosamide) tablets are indicated as: monotherapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures with or without secondary generalisation in patients with epilepsy aged 16 years and older. add-on therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures with or without secondary generalisation in patients with epilepsy aged 4 years and older. add-on therapy in the treatment of primary generalised tonic-clonic seizures in patients with idiopathic generalised epilepsy aged 4 years and older.,Paediatric patents weighing less than 50 kg should not receive Lacosamide Sandoz film-coated tablets. Paediatric patients weighing less than 50 kg should be accurately dosed on a mg/kg basis with other lacosamide products.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Dark yellow coloured, oval shaped tablets debossed with I74 on one side and plain on other side.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on April 1, 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient lacosamide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
What it is used for
Lacosamide Sandoz (lacosamide) tablets are indicated as: monotherapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures with or without secondary generalisation in patients with epilepsy aged 16 years and older. add-on therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures with or without secondary generalisation in patients with epilepsy aged 4 years and older. add-on therapy in the treatment of primary generalised tonic-clonic seizures in patients with idiopathic generalised epilepsy aged 4 years and older.,Paediatric patents weighing less than 50 kg should not receive Lacosamide Sandoz film-coated tablets. Paediatric patients weighing less than 50 kg should be accurately dosed on a mg/kg basis with other lacosamide products.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Blue coloured, oval shaped tablets debossed with I76 on one side and plain on other side.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on April 1, 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient lacosamide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems