Lamictal
Developed as an antiepileptic agent, this medication is designed to target seizure activity to alleviate frequency in patients with neurological conditions.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Lamotrigine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet; Dispersible tablet
- Strengths
- 25 · 50 · 100 · 200mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Lamictal vary by country.
Lamictal details
- Conditions
- Epilepsy · Bipolar Disorder
- Therapeutic class
- Antiepileptic
- Pharmacological class
- Phenyltriazine
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to lamotrigine
- Minor side effects
- headache; dizziness; nausea; somnolence
- Moderate side effects
- diplopia; blurred vision; ataxia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet; Dispersible tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription only (specially controlled medicine)
- Originator
- GSK
- Onset Time
- 1–3 hours
- Duration
- 24–36 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
- valproate; carbamazepine; phenytoin; hormonal contraceptives
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children under 2 years.
Precautions and warnings
risk of serious skin rashes; monitor for signs of hypersensitivity; advise avoiding abrupt discontinuation
Serious side effects
stevens-johnson syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; toxic epidermal necrolysis, requires immediate medical attention; haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Developed as an antiepileptic agent, this medication is designed to target seizure activity to alleviate frequency in patients with neurological conditions.
Mechanism of action
Lamotrigine stabilizes neuronal membranes by inhibiting voltage-gated sodium channels, which limits the release of excitatory neurotransmitters like glutamate. This mechanism supports control of seizure thresholds and mood stabilisation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use with caution as risks to the foetus are currently being evaluated. Breastfeeding: Small amounts pass into breast milk; monitoring is recommended.
What you will receive
Lamictal is the originator brand name, made by GSK. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with GSK and do not ship the original Lamictal.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Lamotrigine) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Lamictal
Lamictal acts as an established brand of lamotrigine, a medication used in the management of epilepsy and bipolar disorder. These tablets are available in strengths of 25, 50, 100, and 200mg. Patients often rely on this option for consistent maintenance therapy to manage their conditions.
Buying Lamictal online
Lamictal is registered across 14 markets, including Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines, with availability also in Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea. As one of the most ordered products across the region, this medication helps expats and local residents when finding consistent stock proves difficult. Generic lamotrigine, much of which is made in India, provides a more affordable alternative to the original brand for ongoing treatment.