Lemit 50 Mg Tablet Information

Lemit 50 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Seizures. Lemit 50 Mg Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lemit 50 Mg Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Lemit 50 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lemit 50 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Lemit 50 Mg Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to Lemit 50 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Lemit 50 Mg Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Depression are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lemit 50 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Lemit 50 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lemit 50 Mg Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Lemit Benefits & Uses
Lemit Dosage & How to Take
Lemit Side Effects
Lemit Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Lemit with Other Drugs
Lemit Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Lemit
Lemit Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Lemit 50 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Lemit 50 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Lemit 50 Mg 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

Lemit 50 Mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lemit 50 Mg 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

Lemit 50 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Lemit 50 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Lemit can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Lemit right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Lemit 50 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Lemit. If you see any side effects, stop taking Lemit immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Lemit again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lemit 50 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Lemit on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Lemit 50 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Lemit may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Lemit 50 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Lemit 50 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Lemit 50 Mg 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

Lemit 50 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lemit 50 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Suicidal Tendency
Kidney Disease
Heart Failure
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Lemit 50 Mg Tablet

Is this Lemit 50 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Lemit 50 Mg Tablet is addictive.

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

After taking Lemit 50 Mg Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Lemit 50 Mg Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Yes, this Lemit 50 Mg Tablet works for mental disorders.

Yes

Lemit 50 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lemit 50 Mg Tablet

Taking Lemit 50 Mg Tablet with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lemit 50 Mg Tablet

Taking Lemit 50 Mg 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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