Lacotide 15 mg Syrup belongs to the class of anticonvulsants primarily used to lower the number of fits/seizures. It treats partial-onset seizures in adults and children above one month of age and generalised tonic-clonic seizures in adults and children above four years of age.

Lacotide 15 mg Syrup contains lacosamide, which works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Thereby, it helps treat seizures.

In some cases, Lacotide 15 mg Syrup may cause common side effects like nausea, headache, double vision (diplopia), vomiting, and diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Do not take Lacotide 15 mg Syrup if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid discontinuing the medicines on your own, as it may worsen your condition.

Lacotide 15 mg Syrup is used in the treatment of seizures. The detailed uses of Lacotide 15 mg Syrup are as follows:

• Seizure control: Lacotide 15 mg Syrup is used in treating certain seizure disorders by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
• Partial-Onset Seizures: Used in adults and children above 1 month of age to treat seizures that begin in one part of the brain.
• Generalised Tonic-Clonic Seizures: Effective in treating generalised tonic-clonic seizure, which affects both sides of the brain and involves muscle stiffening and jerking, in adults and children above 4 years of age.

• Lacotide 15 mg Syrup can be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time each day.
• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
• Check the label for directions and use as advised by your doctor. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper.
• Shake the bottle well before use.

• Lacotide 15 mg Syrup contains lacosamide, an antiepileptic medicine used to control seizures in patients with epilepsy.
• It helps in reducing the frequency and severity of seizures (fits) by stabilising the electrical activity in the brain.
• Lacotide 15 mg Syrup is used alone or with other antiepileptic drugs in adults, adolescents, and children aged 1 month and older to treat partial-onset seizures. These seizures begin in one part of the brain and may or may not spread to other areas.
• It is also used with other antiepileptic medicines in patients aged 4 years and older to treat generalised tonic-clonic seizures. These are major seizures involving loss of consciousness and muscle stiffness/jerking.
• Lacotide 15 mg Syrup helps in preventing the onset and recurrence of seizures.
• It can be used as monotherapy (single drug) or adjunctive therapy (with other medicines), depending on the severity and type of epilepsy.
• By controlling seizures, Lacotide 15 mg Syrup also helps in improving quality of life, cognitive function, and overall brain health in people living with epilepsy.

• Do not take Lacotide 15 mg Syrup if you are allergic to any of its contents.
• Inform your doctor before taking Lacotide 15 mg Syrup if you have or 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.
• Let your doctor know if you use other antiepileptics, prescription or non-prescription drugs, nutritional supplements, or herbal products.
• Do not stop taking Lacotide 15 mg Syrup without consulting your doctor to avoid precipitating seizures.
• Avoid intake of Lacotide 15 mg Syrup if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy unless prescribed by the doctor.
• Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies.
• Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing a new type of seizure or worsening of existing seizures.
• Seek medical advice immediately if you are experiencing symptoms of abnormal heartbeat, such as slow, rapid or irregular heartbeat, palpitations, shortness of breath, feeling lightheaded, or fainting.