Lametec DT 100 mg contains lamotrigine which was originally developed as an antiseizure drug. It is an oral anticonvulsant drug that belongs to a class of medications called phenyltriazine, prescribed to treat partial fits, generalized tonic-clonic fits, bipolar disorder. The drug treats seizures effectively; Researchers understand that lamotrigine reduces neuronal activity through a variety of mechanisms. Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions. Lamotrigine is used to treat partial seizures, fits due to involvement of only one side of the brain, generalized tonic-clonic seizures, fits due to the involvement of the entire brain, bipolar disorder (alternating periods of excitation and depression), and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (a disorder that causes fits and delays development in children).

Take Lametec DT 100 mg the same way your doctor has told you. Check the prescription provided by your doctor if you have any doubt about the correct usage of the medicine. You can also directly talk to your doctor if you are unsure of how often to take this medicine. The dose usually depends on your age, whether you are talking this anticonvulsant drug with other medicines or whether you have kidney or liver problems. In general, doctors prescribe a low dose of Lametec dispersible tablet and gradually increase the dose over a few weeks until you reach a dose that works best to reduce your symptoms. Never take more tablets than prescribed by your doctor. For adults and children aged 13 years or over, the usual dose is Lametec 100 mg each day. The anticonvulsant drug is not recommended for children under aged twelve years of age. Your doctor may ask you to take the tablet once or twice a day. You may take medicine before or after consuming food. Your doctor may advise you to start or stop other medicinal treatments depending on your condition and how well you respond to the treatment. Swallow the pill without chewing or crushing. Always complete the treatment as prescribed by your doctor. If you have taken more tablets than prescribed, please speak to your doctor as you may get symptoms of an overdose.

Do not take Lametec DT 100 mg if you are allergic to lamotrigine or any other ingredients of this anticonvulsant drug. Talk to your doctor before taking this medication if you have any kidney problems, meningitis, a rash after taking this medicine, or other drugs from bipolar disorder or epilepsy. Your doctor needs to know if you are taking any other medicines with or without a prescription. These medicines especially include medicines to treat epilepsy or mental health problems. Such medicines are lithium, oxcarbazepine, gabapentin, topiramate, olanzapine, levetiracetam, felbamate, and pregabalin.

A very common side effect of Lametec dispersible tablet 100 mg is headache and skin rash. Other common ones include feeling sick, dizzy, sleepy, agitated, aggression, irritability, shaking, tremors, tiredness, dry mouth, diarrhoea, trouble sleeping, pain in your back or joints.