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Lamotrigine (AN) TM

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.

Active ingredients: lamotrigine

Brand name

(ARTG)

: LAMITAN lamotrigine 25 mg dispersible/chewable tablet blister pack

Download the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet

Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Lamotrigine is an antiepileptic drug for the treatment of partial and generalised seizures in adults and children. There is extensive experience with lamotrigine used initially as "add-on" therapy. The use of lamotrigine has also been found to be effective as monotherapy following withdrawal of concomitant antiepileptic drugs. Initial monotherapy treatment in newly diagnosed paediatric patients is not recommended.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, chewable
  • Oral
  • White to off-white, modified square shape, engraved with 'L' and '25' on one side, plain on the other side

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Light
  • Protect from Moisture
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 56 pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient lamotrigine

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.

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

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