Lacosam TM
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Active ingredients: lacosamide
Brand name
(ARTG)
: LACOSAM lacosamide 150 mg film-coated tablets blister packDownload 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)
Lacosam tablets are indicated as: monotherapy in the treatment of partial seizures with or without secondary generalisation in patients with epilepsy aged 16 years and older. add-on therapy in the treatment of partial seizures with or without secondary generalisation in patients with epilepsy aged 4 years and older. add-on therapy in the treatment of primary generalised tonic-clonic seizures in patients with idiopathic generalised epilepsy aged 4 years and older
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Salmon, oval, coated tablets, debossed "L" on one side and "150" on other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- 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
- 14 tablets pack
- 56 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient lacosamide
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