Lamolet 100 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Lamolet 100 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Lamolet 100 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initially, 50 mg PO daily is given for 2 weeks, dose may increase up to 500 mg/day
Geriatric	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initially, 50 mg PO daily is given for 2 weeks, dose may increase up to 500 mg/day
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initially, 25 mg PO daily is given for 2 weeks, dose may increase up to 150 mg/day
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.3 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 0.15 - 0.6 mg/kg

Lamolet 100 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lamolet 100 Tablet is used -

Mild

Rash
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Dry Mouth
Insomnia
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Joint pain
Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)
Irritability
Agitation
Fatigue
Diarrhoea
Tremor

Lamolet 100 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Lamolet 100 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Lamolet may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Lamolet, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Lamolet 100 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Lamolet can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lamolet 100 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Lamolet has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Lamolet 100 Tablet on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Lamolet on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Lamolet 100 Tablet on the Heart?

You can take Lamolet without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Lamolet 100 Tablet with Other Drugs

Lamolet 100 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Valproic Acid

Moderate

Primidone

Codeine

Phenytoin

Chlorpheniramine,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Lamolet 100 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lamolet 100 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Suicidal Tendency
Kidney Disease
Heart Failure
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Lamolet 100 Tablet

Is this Lamolet 100 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Lamolet 100 Tablet has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Lamolet 100 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Lamolet 100 Tablet only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, in many cases, taking Lamolet 100 Tablet can help with mental disorders.

Yes

Lamolet 100 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lamolet 100 Tablet

You can take Lamolet 100 Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lamolet 100 Tablet

Taking Lamolet 100 Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

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