Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's belongs to the class of anticonvulsants, which is primarily used to treat focal (partial) seizures in adults and children four years of age or older. Focal or partial-onset seizures are characterised by abnormal electrical activity in only one hemisphere of the brain.

Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's contains lacosamide, which treats seizures by decreasing disorganised electrical activity in the brain.

In some cases, Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, confusion, dizziness, blurred vision, mood disturbances, fatigue, and trouble walking. Consult your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen over time.

Do not stop taking Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's even if your condition is controlled, as abrupt stopping may cause the recurrence of the seizures. Before taking Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's, inform your doctor if you are using other antiepileptics, prescription or non-prescription drugs.

Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of focal or partial seizures. The detailed uses of Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's are as follows:

• Partial-Onset Seizures: Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's is used in adults and children (≥4 years) to treat focal seizures, either alone or with other medications.
• Primary Generalised Tonic-Clonic Seizures: Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's helps manage full-body seizures that cause muscle stiffening and jerking.

• Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's can be taken with food to help reduce the risk of stomach upset.
• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
• Swallow Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

• Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's effectively treats focal (partial-onset) seizures in adults and children above 4 years of age.
• It inactivates sodium channels in brain cells, reducing abnormal electrical activity.
• This medicine helps stop seizure activity from spreading to other parts of the brain.
• Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's lowers the number and severity of seizure episodes.
• By controlling seizures, it supports better focus, safety, and quality of life.
• It can be used alone or with other antiepileptic medicines for effective seizure management.

• Do not take Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents.
• Inform your doctor before taking Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's if you have or have had heart problems, kidney and liver problems, if you have low levels of sodium in your blood or if you are taking medicines that could lower the sodium levels in your blood, or if you are using hormonal contraceptives.
• Do not stop taking Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor to avoid precipitating seizures.
• Avoid intake of Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy unless prescribed by the doctor.
• Nursing mothers should consult the doctor before using the Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's as it may pass into the breast milk and affect the baby.
• Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's causes drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert.
• This medicine should not be given to children unless prescribed.
• Avoid consuming alcohol with Lacotas 200 mg Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness.
• Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies.
• Inform your doctor if you use other antiepileptics, prescription or non-prescription drugs, nutritional supplements, or herbal products.