Lamictal
Developed to mitigate seizure recurrence and bipolar mood shifts to support neurological and psychiatric baseline stability.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Lamotrigine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg · 50mg · 100mg · 200mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Lamictal, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Lamictal vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Lamictal details
- Conditions
- Bipolar I Disorder · Epilepsy
- Alternative names
- lamotrigine
- Therapeutic class
- Anticonvulsant; Phenyltriazine Derivative
- Pharmacological class
- Antiepileptic Agent
- Known off-label uses
- unipolar depression; neuropathic pain
- Contraindications
- severe hypersensitivity to lamotrigine
- Minor side effects
- headache; dizziness; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; somnolence; mild skin rash
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Valproic Acid; Carbamazepine; Oral Contraceptives
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over two years and adults.
Serious side effects
Stevens-Johnson syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
developed to mitigate seizure recurrence and bipolar mood shifts to support neurological and psychiatric baseline stability.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits voltage-gated sodium channels, stabilising presynaptic membranes and reducing neurotransmitter glutamate release.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Deemed generally safe under registry surveillance. Breastfeeding: Compatible.
What you will receive
Lamictal is the originator brand name, made by GlaxoSmithKline. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with GlaxoSmithKline.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Lamotrigine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.