Lamotrigine Teva 100 mg chewable and dispersible tablets EFG: detailed information

Package leaflet: Information for the user

Introduction

Package leaflet: information for the user

Lamotrigine Teva 100 mg chewable and dispersible tablets EFG

Read the entire leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine, because it contains important information for you.

Keep this leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
This medicine has been prescribed for you only, and you should not give it to other people even if they have the same symptoms as you, because it could harm them.
If you experience any adverse effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are adverse effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

Leaflet contents:

What Lamotrigine Teva is and what it is used for
What you need to know before taking Lamotrigine Teva
How to take Lamotrigine Teva
Possible adverse effects
How to store Lamotrigine Teva
Contents of the pack and other information

1. What Lamotrigina Teva is and what it is used for

Lamotrigina Teva belongs to a group of medicines called antiepileptics. It can be used to treat two conditions: epilepsy and bipolar disorder.

Lamotrigina Teva is used to treat epilepsy because it blocks signals in the brain that trigger epileptic seizures (attacks).

In adults and children aged 13 years and older, lamotrigine may be used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat epilepsy. Lamotrigine may also be used together with other medicines to treat seizures associated with a condition called Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
In children between 2 and 12 years of age, lamotrigine may be used in combination with other medicines to treat the same conditions. It may also be used without combination with other medicines to treat a type of epilepsy known as typical absence seizures.

Lamotrigina Teva is also used to treat bipolar disorder.

People with bipolar disorder (previously called manic-depressive illness) experience extreme mood swings, with episodes of mania (excitement or euphoria) alternating with episodes of depression (deep sadness or despair). In adults aged 18 years and older, Lamotrigina Teva may be used to prevent depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder, either alone or in combination with other medicines. It is not known how lamotrigine works in the brain to produce this effect.

2. What you need to know before taking Lamotrigine Teva

Do not take Lamotrigine Teva

if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to lamotrigine or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).

If this applies to you:

? Tell your doctor and do not take Lamotrigine Teva.

Warnings and precautions

Take special care with this medicine.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take Lamotrigine Teva:

If you have any kidney problems
If you have ever developed a skin rash after taking lamotrigine or other medicines for epilepsy or bipolar disorder
If you develop skin rashes or sunburn after taking lamotrigine and being exposed to sunlight or artificial light (e.g., in a solarium). Your doctor will review your treatment and may advise you to avoid sunlight or protect yourself from the sun (e.g., by using sunscreen and/or protective clothing).
If you have ever had meningitis after taking lamotrigine (see description of these symptoms in section 4 of this leaflet: Rare adverse reactions).
If you are already taking medicines containing lamotrigine.
If you have a condition called Brugada syndrome or other heart problems. Brugada syndrome is a genetic disease causing abnormal electrical activity in the heart. Lamotrigine may lead to abnormalities in the electrocardiogram (ECG) that could cause arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythm).

If this applies to you:

? Tell your doctor, who will decide whether to reduce your dose or determine that Lamotrigine Teva is not suitable for you.

Important information about potentially life-threatening reactions

A small number of people taking lamotrigine may experience allergic or skin reactions that can potentially be life-threatening and may lead to more serious problems if not treated. These reactions may include Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS). It is important that you are aware of the symptoms of these reactions and monitor for them while taking lamotrigine. This risk may be associated with a genetic variant in people of Asian origin (mainly Han Chinese and Thai). If you are of such origin and have been identified as carrying this genetic variant (HLA-B*1502), speak with your doctor before taking lamotrigine.

??Read the description of these symptoms in section 4 of this leaflet “Potentially life-threatening reactions: consult your doctor immediately”.

Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

Cases of a rare but very serious immune system reaction have been reported in patients taking lamotrigine. Contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms while taking lamotrigine: fever, rash, neurological symptoms (e.g., seizures or tremors, confusion, changes in brain function).

Thoughts of self-harm or suicide

Antiepileptic drugs are used to treat various conditions, including epilepsy and bipolar disorder. People with bipolar disorder may sometimes have thoughts of self-harm or suicide. If you have bipolar disorder, you may be more likely to have such thoughts in the following situations:

When starting treatment.
If you have previously had thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
If you are under 25 years of age.

If you have troubling thoughts or experiences, or if you notice that you feel worse or develop new symptoms while being treated with Lamotrigine Teva:

? Contact your doctor as soon as possible or go to the nearest hospital.

It may be helpful for you to inform a family member, caregiver, or close friend that you may become depressed or experience significant mood changes, and ask them to read this leaflet. You may ask them to inform you if they are concerned about your depression or other changes in your behavior.

A small number of people treated with antiepileptic medicines such as lamotrigine have also had thoughts of self-harm or suicide. If at any time you have such thoughts, contact your doctor immediately.

If you are taking Lamotrigine Teva for epilepsy

Seizures in some types of epilepsy may occasionally worsen or occur more frequently while taking lamotrigine. Some patients may experience severe seizures, which can cause serious health problems. If seizures occur more frequently or if you experience severe seizures while taking Lamotrigine Teva:

? Seek medical attention immediately.

Lamotrigine Teva must not be given to children under 18 years of age for the treatment of bipolar disorder. Medicines indicated for the treatment of depression and other mental health conditions increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

Other medicines and Lamotrigine Teva

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might need to take any other medicine, including herbal remedies or other medicines obtained without a prescription.

Your doctor needs to know if you are taking other medicines for epilepsy or mental health conditions. This is to ensure that you receive the correct dose of Lamotrigine Teva. These medicines include:

oxcarbazepine, felbamate, gabapentin, levetiracetam, pregabalin, topiramate, or zonisamide, used to treat epilepsy
lithium, olanzapine, or aripiprazole, used to treat mental health conditions
bupropion, used for the treatment of mental health conditions or for smoking cessation
paracetamol, used to treat pain and fever.

?Tell your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines.

Some medicines interact with lamotrigine or make adverse effects more likely. These include:

valproate, used to treat epilepsy and mental health conditions
carbamazepine, used to treat epilepsy and mental health conditions
phenytoin, primidone, or phenobarbital, used to treat epilepsy
risperidone, used to treat mental health conditions
rifampicin, which is an antibiotic
medicines used to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection (AIDS) (a combination of lopinavir and ritonavir or atazanavir and ritonavir)
hormonal contraceptives, such as the contraceptive pill (see below).

?Tell your doctor if you are taking, starting, or stopping any of these medicines.

Hormonal contraceptives (such as the contraceptive pill) may affect how Lamotrigine Teva works

Your doctor may recommend that you use a specific hormonal contraceptive or another method of contraception, such as condoms, diaphragm, or intrauterine device (IUD). If you are taking a hormonal contraceptive such as the contraceptive pill, your doctor may perform a blood test to check your lamotrigine levels. If you are using a hormonal contraceptive or plan to start using one:

? Consult your doctor, who will advise you on the most appropriate contraceptive methods for you.

Lamotrigine may also affect how hormonal contraceptives work, although it is unlikely to reduce their effectiveness. If you are using a hormonal contraceptive and notice changes in your menstrual cycle, such as intermenstrual bleeding or spotting between periods:

?Tell your doctor. These may be signs that lamotrigine is affecting how your contraceptive works.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

?If you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.

You should not stop your treatment without consulting your doctor. This is particularly important if you have epilepsy.
Pregnancy may alter the effectiveness of treatment with Lamotrigine Teva, so you may need a blood test and dose adjustment.
If Lamotrigine Teva is taken during the first three months of pregnancy, there may be a small increased risk of birth defects, including cleft lip and/or cleft palate.
Your doctor may advise you to take folic acid supplements if you are planning to become pregnant and also during pregnancy.

?If you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine: The active ingredient in Lamotrigine Teva passes into breast milk and may affect your baby. Your doctor will discuss the risks and benefits of breastfeeding while taking lamotrigine and will arrange periodic check-ups for your baby if you decide to breastfeed, as your baby may experience drowsiness, rash, or poor weight gain. Inform your doctor if you notice any of these symptoms in your baby.

Driving and using machines

Lamotrigine Teva may cause dizziness and double vision.

? Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are certain that you are not affected by these effects.

If you have epilepsy, consult your doctor about the possibility of driving or using machines.

Lamotrigine Teva contains sorbitol and sodium

This medicine contains 11.67 mg of sorbitol.

This medicine contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per tablet; hence, it is essentially “sodium-free”.

3. How to take Lamotrigine Teva

Follow exactly the instructions for use of this medicine given by your doctor or pharmacist. If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.

What dose of Lamotrigine Teva to take

It may take some time for your doctor to find the most appropriate dose of Lamotrigine Teva for you. The dose you should take depends on:

your age
whether you are taking Lamotrigine Teva together with other medicines
whether you have liver or kidney problems

Your doctor will initially prescribe a low dose and gradually increase it over several weeks until reaching the most appropriate dose for you (called the effective dose). Never take more of this medicine than your doctor has prescribed.

Normally, the effective dose of this medicine for adults and children aged 13 years and older is between 100 mg and 400 mg per day.

For children between 2 and 12 years of age, the effective dose depends on body weight, usually between 1 mg and 15 mg per kilogram of body weight, up to a maximum maintenance dose of 200 mg per day.

The use of lamotrigine is not recommended in children under 2 years of age.

How to take your dose of Lamotrigine Teva

Take your dose of lamotrigine once or twice daily, as advised by your doctor. You may take it with or without food.

Always take the full dose prescribed by your doctor. Never take only part of a tablet.

Your doctor may advise you to start or stop taking other medicines, depending on your condition and how you respond to treatment.

The chewable and dispersible tablets of this medicine may be swallowed whole with a little water, chewed, or mixed with water to dissolve them.

Chewing the tablet:

When chewing the tablet, you may need to drink a little water to help dissolve the tablet in your mouth. After swallowing, drink a little more water to ensure that you have taken all of the medicine.

To dissolve the medicine (to make a liquid):

Place the tablet in a glass containing enough water to cover the whole tablet.
Shake to dissolve, or wait until the tablet is completely dissolved.
Drink all the liquid.
Add a little more water to the glass and drink it, to make sure no medicine is left in the glass.

If you take more Lamotrigine Teva than you should

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, contact your doctor or pharmacist, or call the Toxicology Information Service at: 91 5620420, indicating the medicine and the amount ingested.

If you take more Lamotrigine Teva than you should, you may be more likely to experience serious adverse effects that could be fatal.

Someone who takes too much lamotrigine may experience one or more of the following symptoms:

rapid, uncontrolled eye movements (nystagmus)
clumsiness and loss of coordination, affecting balance (ataxia)
changes in heart rhythm (usually detected by ECG)
loss of consciousness, seizures, or coma

If you forget to take Lamotrigine Teva

?Do not take an extra tablet or double dose to make up for missed doses. Take the next dose at your usual time. If you have missed multiple doses of Lamotrigine Teva

?Ask your doctor for advice on how to restart treatment. It is important that you do this.

Do not stop taking Lamotrigine Teva without your doctor's advice

You should take this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor advises you to do so.

If you are taking Lamotrigine Teva for the treatment of epilepsy

To stop taking this medicine, it is important that the dose is gradually reduced over approximately 2 weeks. If you stop taking lamotrigine suddenly, your epilepsy symptoms may return or your condition may worsen.

If you are taking Lamotrigine Teva for bipolar disorder

This medicine may take some time to work, so you are unlikely to feel better immediately. If you stop taking lamotrigine, you do not need to gradually reduce the dose. However, even so, you must consult your doctor before stopping treatment.

4. Possible adverse effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause adverse effects, although not everyone will experience them.

Reactions that may potentially be life-threatening: consult your doctor immediately.

A small number of people taking lamotrigine experience allergic reactions or skin reactions that may potentially be life-threatening, which could lead to more serious problems if not treated.

These symptoms are more likely to occur during the first months of treatment with Lamotrigine Teva, especially if the initial dose is too high, if the dose is increased too quickly, or if you are taking Lamotrigine Teva with another medicine called valproate. Some of these symptoms are more common in children, so parents should pay special attention.

Symptoms of these reactions include:

skin rash or redness, which may lead to skin reactions that can be serious or, in some cases, potentially fatal, including rash with target-like lesions (erythema multiforme), widespread rash with blistering and peeling of the skin, particularly around the mouth, nose, eyes, and genitals (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), extensive peeling of the skin (more than 30% of body surface – toxic epidermal necrolysis), or widespread rash associated with liver, blood, and other organ involvement (drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms also known as hypersensitivity syndrome (DRESS))
ulcers in the mouth, throat, nose, or genitals
mouth pain or red, swollen eyes (conjunctivitis)
high temperature (fever), flu-like symptoms, or drowsiness (sopor)
swelling around the face, or swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, or groin
unexpected bleeding or bruising, or fingers turning blue
sore throat, or experiencing more infections than usual (such as colds)
increased liver enzyme levels in blood tests
increase in a type of white blood cell (eosinophils)
enlarged lymph nodes
involvement of body organs including the liver and kidneys.

In many cases, these symptoms may be signs of less serious adverse effects. However, you should be aware that they may potentially be life-threatening and could lead to more serious problems, such as organ failure, if left untreated. If you notice any of these symptoms:

?Contact a doctor immediately. Your doctor will decide whether you need tests to assess liver, kidney, or blood function and may advise you to stop treatment with Lamotrigine Teva. If you have developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis, your doctor will instruct you never to take lamotrigine again.

Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) (see section 2. What you need to know before taking Lamotrigine Teva).

Very common adverse effects

May affect more than 1 in 10 people:

headache
skin rash

Common adverse effects

May affect up to 1 in 10 people:

aggression or irritability
drowsiness or feeling sleepy
dizziness
spasms or tremors
difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
feeling restless
diarrhea
dry mouth
nausea or vomiting
feeling tired
back, joint, or other pain.

Uncommon adverse effects

May affect up to 1 in 100 people:

clumsiness and loss of coordination (ataxia)
double vision or blurred vision
decreased hair mass or unusual hair loss (alopecia)
skin rash or sunburn after exposure to sunlight or artificial light (photosensitivity)

Rare adverse effects

May affect up to 1 in 1,000 people:

skin reaction characterized by concentric red spots on the skin, which may look like a "target"; that is, a dark red center surrounded by paler red rings (erythema multiforme)
skin reaction that may be life-threatening (Stevens-Johnson syndrome) (see also information at the beginning of section 4)
a group of symptoms including: fever, nausea, vomiting, headache, neck stiffness, and extreme sensitivity to bright light. This may be caused by inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (meningitis). These symptoms usually resolve when treatment is stopped. However, if symptoms persist or worsen, contact your doctor
rapid, uncontrolled eye movements (nystagmus)
itchy eyes with discharge and crusty eyelids (conjunctivitis)

Very rare adverse effects

May affect up to 1 in 10,000 people:

a skin reaction that may be life-threatening (toxic epidermal necrolysis) (see also information at the beginning of section 4)
drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) (see also information at the beginning of section 4)
high temperature (fever) (see also information at the beginning of section 4)
swelling around the face (edema) or swelling of glands in the neck, groin, or armpits (lymphadenopathy) (see also information at the beginning of section 4)
changes in liver function, which may be seen in blood tests, or liver failure (see also information at the beginning of section 4)
serious blood clotting disorder, which may cause bleeding or unexpected bruising (disseminated intravascular coagulation) (see also information at the beginning of section 4)
Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) (see section 2. What you need to know before taking Lamotrigine Teva)
changes that may be seen in blood tests including reduced number of red blood cells (anaemia), reduced number of white blood cells (leucopenia, neutropenia, agranulocytosis), reduced number of platelets (thrombocytopenia), reduced number of all types of blood cells (pancytopenia), and a bone marrow disorder called aplastic anaemia
hallucinations (hearing or seeing things that are not really there)
confusion
feeling unsteady or unstable when moving
repeated body movements and/or uncontrollable sounds or words (tics), uncontrollable muscle spasms affecting the eyes, head, and torso (choreoathetosis), or other unusual movements such as jerking, spasms, or stiffness
in people with epilepsy, more frequent seizures
in people with Parkinson's disease, worsening of symptoms
lupus-like reaction (symptoms may include: back or joint pain, sometimes accompanied by fever and/or general illness)

Other adverse effects

Other adverse effects have occurred in a small number of people, but their exact frequency is unknown:

bone disorders including osteopenia and osteoporosis (reduced bone thickness) and fractures have been reported. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have taken antiepileptic medicines for a long time, if you have a history of osteoporosis, or if you take steroids.
kidney inflammation (tubulointerstitial nephritis) or kidney and eye inflammation (acute tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome)
nightmares
decreased immunity due to reduced levels of antibodies called immunoglobulins in the blood, which help protect against infection
red nodules or spots on the skin (pseudolymphoma)

Reporting of adverse effects

If you experience any kind of adverse effect, consult your doctor, even if they are possible adverse effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly via the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Medicines: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting adverse effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storage of Lamotrigine Teva

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging or blister, after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

Do not store above 30°C.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Dispose of unused medicines and their packaging at the SIGRE Point in your pharmacy. If you have any doubts, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines and packaging you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

Composition of Lamotrigine Teva 100 mg

The active substance is lamotrigine. Each chewable and dispersible tablet contains 100 mg of lamotrigine.

The other components (excipients) are: sorbitol, calcium carbonate (E-420), microcrystalline cellulose (E-460i)/anhydrous colloidal silica, crospovidone, corn starch, talc (E-553b), sodium saccharin (E-954ii), blackcurrant flavouring (containing sodium), anhydrous colloidal silica, and sodium stearyl fumarate.

Appearance of the product and contents of the pack

Lamotrigine Teva 100 mg chewable and dispersible tablets are presented as white or almost white, square-shaped tablets with rounded corners. One side is engraved with the characters “L” and “100”, and the other side is smooth.

Each pack contains blisters with 56 chewable and dispersible tablets.

Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer

Marketing Authorization Holder:

Teva Pharma, S.L.U.

C/ Anabel Segura 11, Edificio Albatros B, 1st floor,

Alcobendas, 28108, Madrid, Spain

Manufacturer:

Bluepharma Industria Farmaceutica S.A.

Martino do Bispo, Cimo de Fala

3045-016 Coimbra

Portugal

Sofarimex Industria Química e Farmaceutica

Avda. Das Industrias – Alto do Colaride

Agualva-Cacém

2735-213 Portugal

Merckle GmbH

Ludwig-Merckle-Strasse 3

89143 Blaubeuren

Germany

Date of the most recent review of the package leaflet: March 2026.

Detailed and up-to-date information on this medicinal product is available on the website of the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) (http://www.aemps.gob.es/).

You can access detailed and up-to-date information about this medicine by scanning with your mobile phone (smartphone) the QR code included on the carton. You may also access this information at the following internet address: https://cima.aemps.es/cima/dochtml/p/67350/P_67350.html