Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR 10.0 tablet sr in 1 strip

Last Updated: October 4th, 2025

Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR is a product of Crescent Therapeutics Ltd

Composition: Lamotrigine (200mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 328.00

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All Details About Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR

Description:

Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR is an anti-epileptic medication that is used to treat two conditions, epilepsy and bipolar disorder. It works by blocking the signals in the brain that trigger epileptic seizures (fits) and in another way to prevent extreme mood swings.

Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. This may increase gradually until your condition is stable. This medicine may take several weeks to work but it is important to take it regularly to get the maximum benefit. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel fine unless your doctor advises you to. You may have more seizures, or your bipolar disorder may get worse.

The most common side effects of this medicine include skin rashes, headache, nausea, and vomiting, difficulty sleeping, and dizziness. Most side effects wear off, but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice a rash or peeling of the skin. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. Long-term treatment can cause weakness in your bones (osteoporosis), increasing your risk of breaking a bone.

Earlier taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, depression, or suicidal thoughts. Also let your healthcare professional know about all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine, including contraceptive pills. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as the dose may need to be adjusted. You should avoid driving or anything that requires concentration if this medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy. You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Lamocent

Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
Infection
Skin rash
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Dryness in mouth
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Posterior pain
Abdominal pain
Blurred vision
Double vision
Impaired coordination

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Monitor the baby for rash, sleepiness or poor sucking. Also, get the platelet count and liver function test done periodically.

Driving

UNSAFE

Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR can cause dizziness and double vision. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

I started Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR and developed a rash. The doctor stopped Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR immediately and prescribed another medicine. Why?

There have been reports where patients developed serious rashes within 8 weeks of starting Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR and were hospitalized. Sometimes these rashes turn into severe skin infections and may endanger the patient’s life. Therefore, it is advised that if a patient develops rashes after starting Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR, it should be stopped and should not be restarted. Employ of Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR is stopped even if the rashes are mild and non-serious. It is because of this that your doctor changed the medicine.

How long does it take Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR to work?

Though it varies from person to person, your symptoms may take about 6-8 weeks to improve.

What can be the consequences of taking a higher than the recommended dose of Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR?

You may experience quick and uncontrollable movements of your eye, clumsiness, and lack of coordination. High doses of Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR may cause problems with your balance, changes in heartbeat rhythm, loss of consciousness, fits (convulsions) or coma. Even if there are no signs of discomfort, seek immediate medical attention of a doctor or nearby hospital.

Can Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR affect pregnancy?

Studies on the human population do not show any effects of Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR on pregnant women or her fetus. However, it is advisable that you inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant or are planning to get pregnant while taking Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR. In case therapy with Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR is considered during pregnancy, your doctor may prescribe the lowest effective dose.

Can I take Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR with other antiepileptic medicines?

It is important that you inform your doctor if you are already on any other antiepileptic medicines. The reason being, taking Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR with some antiepileptics (like valproate and carbamazepine) may increase the chances of developing side effects. Also, the dose of Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR may need adjustment if taken with antiepileptic medicines such as oxcarbazepine, felbamate, gabapentin, levetiracetam, pregabalin, topiramate or zonisamide.

How to take Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR?

Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR can be taken with or without food. Continue taking Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR in the dose and duration advised by the doctor to get maximum benefits of Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR.

I have symptoms of depression. Can I take Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR?

Affirmative, you can take Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR if you have depression symptoms. In fact, Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR is used in preventing depression. But, do not self medicate. Do not start or stop taking Lamocent OD 200mg Tablet SR on your own, unless otherwise advised by the doctor.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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