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Composition:

LAMOTRIGINE-200MG

Uses:

Lamikon OD 200 Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of Epilepsy (fits) and Bipolar Disorder. The detailed uses of Lamikon OD 200 Tablet 10's are as follows:<br/>• Epilepsy: Lamikon OD 200 Tablet 10's treats epilepsy by controlling seizures, reducing their frequency and severity.<br/>• Bipolar Disorder: Lamikon OD 200 Tablet 10's stabilizes mood and prevents depressive episodes in bipolar disorder, helping to maintain emotional balance.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Lamikon OD 200 Tablet 10's belongs to a group of anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorders. Lamikon OD 200 Tablet 10's contains Lamotrigine, which reduces the electrical impulses and subsequent firing of the nerve impulses that cause fits. Lamikon OD 200 Tablet 10's decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain, thereby helping in controlling seizures. It also suppresses the release of excitatory amino acid glutamate (a chemical messenger that acts as a nerve-exciting agent) in the brain, thereby preventing episodes of fits by stabilizing nerve cell's electrical activity in the brain. Lamikon OD 200 Tablet 10's is widely used in pediatric epilepsy because of its acceptable safety profile. Lamikon OD 200 Tablet 10's is not associated with any psychological or physical dependence, and there is no potential for abuse.

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Lamikon OD 200 Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of Epilepsy (fits) and Bipolar disorder. It contains Lamotrigine, which reduces the electrical impulses and subsequent firing of the nerve impulses that cause fits. Lamikon OD 200 Tablet 10's decreases the brain's excessive and abnormal nerve activity, thereby helping control seizures.

Do not discontinue Lamikon OD 200 Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectively, continue taking Lamikon OD 200 Tablet 10's for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Lamikon OD 200 Tablet 10's. Your doctor will reduce the dose gradually to avoid worsening seizures.

Lamikon OD 200 Tablet 10's may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Maintain a healthy weight by following a healthy diet and exercising regularly.

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Lamikon OD 200 Tablet 10's. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent mouth drying.

Lamikon OD 200 Tablet 10's helps to treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder by increasing the amount of a chemical substance called GABA; this helps in blocking the nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect.

Lamikon OD 200 Tablet 10's decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. It balances the brain's chemical messenger and prevents overactivity of the brain, thereby controlling seizure episodes.