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Monday, October 13, 2008

Lamictal Oral

Dosage and Storage


Generic Name: LAMOTRIGINE CHEWABLE/DISPERSIBLE TABLET - ORAL
Pronounced: (lam-OH-try-jeen)

Lamictal Oral Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include: unusual sleepiness, severe loss of coordination, and loss of consciousness.

Lamictal Oral Missed Dose

It is important to take each dose at the scheduled time. If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Lamictal Oral Notes

Do not share this medication with others.

Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., liver function tests, blood tests) may be performed from time to time to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

Lamictal Oral Storage

Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from heat, light and moisture. Brief storage between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.

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