Lamictal Dispersible
Designed to support psychological and neural stability to manage mood swings and alleviate epileptic seizures.
- Category
- Mental Health
- Active ingredient
- Lamotrigine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg · 100mg
Prescription and consultation requirements for Lamictal Dispersible vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Lamictal Dispersible details
- Conditions
- Bipolar I Disorder · Epilepsy
- Alternative names
- lamotrigine
- Therapeutic class
- Antiepileptic Agent; Phenyltriazine Derivative
- Pharmacological class
- Anticonvulsant, Phenyltriazine Derivative
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to lamotrigine
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; drowsiness
- Moderate side effects
- rash; insomnia; nausea
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Manufacturer
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Valproic Acid; Oral Contraceptives; Phenytoin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children and adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- TGA Category C: Safe under specialist supervision. Breastfeeding: Compatible.
Serious side effects
Stevens-Johnson syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; toxic epidermal necrolysis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
designed to support psychological and neural stability to manage mood swings and alleviate epileptic seizures.
Mechanism of action
Dissolves rapidly for easy administration, blocking voltage-gated sodium pathways to prevent excitatory neural communication.