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Lamictal TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: lamotrigine

Brand name

(ARTG)

: LAMICTAL lamotrigine 5 mg dispersible/chewable tablet blister pack

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Lamictal is an anti-epileptic drug for the treatment of partial and generalised seizures in adults and children. There is extensive experience with Lamictal used initially as add-on therapy. The use of Lamictal has also been found to be effective as monotherapy following withdrawal of concomitant anti-epileptic drugs. Initial monotherapy treatment in newly diagnosed paediatric patients is not recommended (see CLINICAL TRIALS). Lamictal is indicated for the prevention of depressive episodes in patients with bipolar disorder.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet
  • Oral
  • white to off-white tablet with odour of blackcurrant. Elongated, biconvex, scored. Branded "GSCL2" on one side and scored on the other. The tablet may be slightly mottled.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Light
  • Store in a Dry Place
  • 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 Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 56 tablets pack

Is this medicine subsidised ?

(PBS)

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on January, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient lamotrigine

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

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