Tablets
LAMOTRIGINE (la-MOE-tri-jeen) is the chemical name for Lamictal.

Lamictal Common Uses
Lamictal is used alone or with other medicines to treat seizure disorders; this medicine is an anticonvulsant. For Children: It is restricted to use this medicine in children age 2 to 15 years of age and those having certain types of seizures (partial or Lennox-Gastaut type). It can also be used in other circumstances for treatment, as if determined by your doctor.

Before Using Lamictal
While using this medicine, hardly ever, serious (sometimes fatal) skin rashes have occurred. More commonly these rashes including Stevens-Johnson syndrome can be found in children(less than 16 years old) than in adults. Children who have partial seizures or seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome may only use Lamictal. If you develop any type of rash immediately consult with your doctor. It is recommended that immediately stop using this medicine if rash has been caused due to Lamictal. Sometimes it also happen for the rash to cause permanent or life-threatening scars along with other problems, even after stopping the use of this medicine. At beginning of the treatment using too much doses or exceeding the dose advised by doctor or taking valproic acid with lamotrigine may increase the chances of a rash. At starting this medicine, within 2 to 8 weeks most life-threatening rashes have occurred. After using this medicine for 6 months serious rashes have also occurred. There are chances that any other medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine therefore all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking should be known by your doctor or pharmacist. If you are taking other medicines for seizures (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine, valproic acid, methsuximide, phenobarbital, primidone), or birth-control pills than additional observation should be required of your dose or condition. Without consulting doctor do not start or stop taking the medicine. If you have any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding than immediately inform your doctor and if you have any further queries regarding the medicine than contact your doctor.

Storage
Lamictal should be stored at room temperature between 15 and 30°C (59-86°F) in a tightly-sealed container and in a dry place and away from heat and direct light.