LAMOTRIGINE AUROVITAS 200 mg CHEWABLE/DISPERSIBLE TABLETS

Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the Patient

Lamotrigine Aurovitas 200 mg Chewable/Dispersible Tablets EFG

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.

• Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
• If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

Contents of the pack

1. What is Lamotrigine Aurovitas and what is it used for
2. What you need to know before you take Lamotrigine Aurovitas
3. How to take Lamotrigine Aurovitas
4. Possible side effects
5. Storage of Lamotrigine Aurovitas
6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What is Lamotrigine Aurovitas and what is it used for

Lamotrigine belongs to a group of medicines called antiepileptics. It can be used for the treatment of two conditions: epilepsyand bipolar disorder.

Lamotrigine is used for the treatment of epilepsybecause it blocks the signals in the brain that trigger epileptic seizures (fits).

• In adults and children aged 13 years and over, lamotrigine can be used on its own or with other medicines to treat epilepsy. Lamotrigine can also be used with other medicines to treat seizures that are caused by a condition called Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome.
• In children aged between 2 and 12 years, lamotrigine can be used with other medicines to treat the same conditions. It can also be used on its own to treat a type of epilepsy called typical absence seizures.

Lamotrigine is also used for the treatment of bipolar disorder.

People with bipolar disorder (previously called manic depression) have extreme mood swings, with periods of mania (excitement or euphoria) alternating with periods of depression (deep sadness or despair). In adults aged 18 years and over, lamotrigine can be used to prevent the periods of depression that occur in bipolar disorder, either on its own or in combination with other medicines. It is not known how lamotrigine works in the brain to have this effect.

2. What you need to know before you take Lamotrigine Aurovitas

Do not take Lamotrigine Aurovitas:

• to lamotrigine or 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 Aurovitas.

Warnings and precautions

Be especially careful with Lamotrigine Aurovitas

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before takingLamotrigine Aurovitas:

• If you have any kidney problems.
• If you have ever developed a rashafter taking lamotrigine or other medicines for bipolar disorder or epilepsy.
• If you get a rash or blisters after taking lamotrigine and being exposed to sunlight or artificial light (such as in a solarium).Your doctor will check your treatment and may advise you to avoid sunlight or use a sunscreen and/or protective clothing.
• If you have ever had meningitisafter taking lamotrigine (read the description of these symptoms in section 4 of this leaflet: Rare side effects).
• If you are already taking medicines that contain lamotrigine.
• If you have a condition called Brugada Syndrome or other heart problems. Brugada Syndrome is a genetic condition that affects the electrical activity of the heart. Lamotrigine can cause changes in the electrocardiogram (ECG) that can lead to abnormal heart rhythms.

If this applies to you:

?Tell your doctor, who will decide whether to lower your dose or whether lamotrigine is suitable for you.

Important information about reactions that may affect your liver or blood

A small number of people taking lamotrigine have had serious liver or blood problems. These have included:

?Tell your doctorimmediately if you get any of the following symptoms:

?Read the description of these symptoms in section 4 of this leaflet“Very rare side effects: tell your doctor immediately”.

Lymph node enlargement (lymphadenopathy)

There have been reports of a rare condition called lymphadenopathy (enlargement of the lymph nodes) in people taking lamotrigine.

?Tell your doctorimmediately if you get any of the following symptoms while taking lamotrigine: fever, rash, swollen lymph nodes, or liver problems.

Thoughts of harming yourself or suicide

Anti-epileptic medicines like lamotrigine are used to treat several conditions, including epilepsy and bipolar disorder. People with bipolar disorder may sometimes have thoughts of harming themselves or committing suicide.

• When you first start taking lamotrigine.
• If you have had thoughts of harming yourself or committing suicide before.
• If you are under 25 years old.

If you have thoughts of harming yourself or suicide at any time while taking lamotrigine:

?Tell your doctor immediately or go to the hospital.

It may be helpful for you to tell a family member, caregiver, or close friend that you are taking lamotrigine and ask them to read this leaflet.You can ask them to tell you if they are worried about your depression or other changes in your behavior.

A small number of people taking anti-epileptic medicines like lamotrigine have also had thoughts of harming themselves or committing suicide.

?Tell your doctor immediatelyif you have any of these thoughts.

If you are taking Lamotrigine Aurovitas for epilepsy

Seizures in some types of epilepsy may occasionally become worse or happen more often while you are taking lamotrigine. Some patients may experience severe seizures that can cause serious health problems. If your seizures happen more often or if you experience severe seizures while taking lamotrigine:

?See a doctor immediately.

Lamotrigine Aurovitas should not be given to children under 18 years for the treatment of bipolar disorder. Medicines for the treatment of depression and other mental health conditions increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in children and adolescents under 18 years.

Other medicines and Lamotrigine Aurovitas

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including those you can buy without a prescription.

Your doctor needs to know if you are taking other medicines to treat epilepsy or mental health conditions. This is to make sure you take the correct dose of lamotrigine. These medicines include:

• Oxcarbazepine, felbamate, gabapentin, levetiracetam, pregabalin, topiramateor zonisamide, used to treat epilepsy.
• Lithium, olanzapine or aripiprazole, used to treat mental health conditions.
• Bupropion, used to treat mental health conditionsor to help you stop smoking.
• Paracetamol, used to treat painand fever.

?Tell your doctorif you are taking any of these medicines.

Some medicines interact with lamotrigine or make it more likely that you will have side effects. These include:

• Valproate, used to treat epilepsyand mental health conditions.
• Carbamazepine, used to treat epilepsyand mental health conditions.
• Phenytoin, primidoneor phenobarbital, used to treat epilepsy.
• Risperidone, used to treat mental health conditions.
• Rifampicin, an antibiotic.
• Medicines used to treat HIV infection(a combination of lopinavir and ritonavir or atazanavir and ritonavir).
• Hormonal contraceptives, such as the pill(see below).

?Tell your doctorif you are taking any of these medicines, or if you start or stop taking any of these medicines.

Hormonal contraceptives (such as the pill) may affect how lamotrigine works.

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

?Consult your doctor, as they will tell you which contraceptive methods are suitable for you.

Lamotrigine can also affect how hormonal contraceptives work, although this is unlikely to affect their effectiveness. If you are using a hormonal contraceptive and you notice changes in your menstrual cycle, such as breakthrough bleeding or spotting:

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

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

?If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.

• Do not stop your treatment without consulting your doctor. This is particularly important if you have epilepsy.
• Pregnancy may affect how well lamotrigine works, so you may need to have a blood test and your dose adjusted.
• If lamotrigine is taken during the first 3 months of pregnancy, there may be a small increased risk of birth defects, including cleft lip or cleft palate.
• Your doctor may recommend that you take folic acid supplements if you are planning to become pregnant and during pregnancy.

?If you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.The active ingredient of Lamotrigine Aurovitas passes into breast milk and may affect your baby. Your doctor will discuss the risks and benefits of breastfeeding while taking Lamotrigine Aurovitas and will monitor your baby regularly if you decide to breastfeed, as they may become sleepy, develop a rash, or have poor weight gain. Tell your doctor if you notice any of these symptoms in your baby.

Driving and using machines

Lamotrigine can cause dizziness and double vision.

?Do not drive or use machines unless you are sure you are not affected by these effects.

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

3. How to take Lamotrigine Aurovitas

Follow exactly the instructions given to you by your doctor or pharmacist. If you are not sure, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.

What dose of Lamotrigine Aurovitas to take

It may take a while to find the best dose of lamotrigine for you. The dose you should take will depend on:

• Your age.
• Whether you are taking lamotrigine with other medicines.
• Whether you have any kidney or liver problems.

Your doctor will prescribe a low dose to start with and will gradually increase the dose over a few weeks until you reach the best dose for you (called the effective dose). Never take more lamotrigine than your doctor tells you to.

For adults and children aged 13 years and over, the effective dose of lamotrigine is between 100 mg and 400 mg each day.

For children aged between 2 and 12 years, the effective dose depends on their 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.

Lamotrigine is not recommended for children under 2 years of age.

How to take your dose of Lamotrigine Aurovitas

Take your dose of lamotrigine once or twice a day, depending on what your doctor has told you. You can take it with or without food.

• Always take the full dosethat your doctor has prescribed. Never take only part of a tablet.

Your doctor may advise you to start or stop taking other medicines, depending on what you are being treated for and how you respond to treatment.

The chewable/dispersible tablets of lamotrigine can be swallowed whole with a little water, chewed, or mixed with water to dissolve them. Never take only part of the liquid.

Chewing the tablet:

You may need to drink a little water to help the tablet dissolve in your mouth. After swallowing, drink a little more water to make sure you have taken all the medicine.

To dissolve the medicine:

• Put the tablet in a glass that contains enough water to cover the tablet.
• Stir 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 you have taken all the medicine.

If you take more Lamotrigine Aurovitas than you should

?In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, contact your doctor, pharmacist, or call the Toxicology Information Service, telephone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medicine and the amount taken.

If you take more Lamotrigine Aurovitas than you should, you may be more likely to have serious side effects that can be fatal.

Someone who has taken too much lamotrigine may have some of the following symptoms:

• Fast, uncontrollable eye movements (nystagmus).
• Clumsiness and loss of coordination, affecting balance (ataxia).
• Changes in heart rhythm (usually detected with an ECG).
• Loss of consciousness, seizures, or coma.

If you forget to take a dose of Lamotrigine Aurovitas

?Do not take a double doseto make up for forgotten doses. Take the next dose at the usual time.

If you forget to take several doses of Lamotrigine Aurovitas

?Ask your doctor for advice on how to start taking it again. It is important that you do this.

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

You should take lamotrigine for as long as your doctor recommends. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor advises you to.

If you are taking Lamotrigine Aurovitas for the treatment of epilepsy

To stop taking lamotrigine, it is important that the dose is gradually reduced, over approximately 2 weeks. If you stop taking lamotrigine suddenly, you may get seizures again or your epilepsy may get worse.

If you are taking Lamotrigine Aurovitas for bipolar disorder

Lamotrigine may take some time to work, so you may not feel better immediately. If you stop taking lamotrigine, you do not need to reduce your dose gradually. However, you should still talk to your doctor before stopping treatment with lamotrigine.

4. Possible Adverse Effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause adverse effects, although not all people suffer from them.

Reactions that can potentially threaten life: consult your doctor immediately.

A small number of people taking lamotrigine have allergic reactions or skin reactions that can potentially threaten their life, which can lead to more serious problems if left untreated.

It is more likely that these symptoms appear during the first months of treatment with lamotrigine, especially if the initial dose is very high or if the dose increase is very rapid, or if you are taking lamotrigine with another medicine called valproate. Some of these symptoms are more frequent in children, so parents should pay special attention to them.

The symptoms of these reactions include:

• Skin rashes or redness, which can lead to skin reactions that can be serious or, on occasion, potentially life-threatening, including rash with target-like lesions (erythema multiforme), widespread rash with blisters and skin peeling, which occurs especially around the mouth, nose, eyes, and genitals (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), peeling over a large area of the skin (more than 30% of the body surface - toxic epidermal necrolysis) or widespread skin rash with liver, blood, and other organ involvement (drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms also known as DRESS).
• Ulcers in the mouth, throat, nose, or genitals.
• Pain in the mouth or having red or swollen eyes(conjunctivitis).
• High temperature(fever), flu-like symptoms, or drowsiness (sopor).
• Swelling around the faceor inflammation of the lymph nodesin the neck, armpits, or groin.
• Bleeding or unexpected bruisingor blue discoloration of the fingers.
• Sore throator experiencing more infections than usual (such as colds).
• Increased liver enzyme levels in blood tests.
• Increased levels of a type of white blood cell (eosinophils).
• Enlarged lymph nodes.
• Affecting organs of the body, including the liver and kidneys.

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

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

Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)(see section 2. What you need to know before taking Lamotrigina Aurovitas).

Very Common Adverse Effects

These affect more than 1 in 10people:

• Headache.
• Skin rash.

Common Adverse Effects

These affect up to 1 in 10people:

• Aggression or irritability.
• Feeling sleepy or drowsy.
• Feeling dizzy.
• Spasms or tremors.
• Difficulty sleeping (insomnia).
• Feeling agitated.
• Diarrhea.
• Dry mouth.
• Nausea or vomiting.
• Feeling tired.
• Pain in the back, joints, or other areas.

Uncommon Adverse Effects

These can affect up to 1 in 100people:

• Clumsiness and loss of coordination (ataxia).
• Double vision or blurred vision.
• Decreased hair growth or unusual hair loss (alopecia).
• Skin rash or sunburn after exposure to sunlight or artificial light (photosensitivity).

Rare Adverse Effects

These affect up to 1 in 1,000people:

• Skin reaction characterized by red, target-like patches on the skin, which can resemble a "bull's eye"; that is, with a dark red center surrounded by lighter red rings (erythema multiforme).
• Life-threatening skin reaction (Stevens-Johnson syndrome) (see also the information at the beginning of section 4).
• A set of symptoms including fever, nausea, vomiting, headache, stiff neck, and extreme sensitivity to bright light. This can be caused by inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (meningitis). These symptoms usually disappear when treatment is discontinued. However, if symptoms persist or worsen, contact your doctor.

• Rapid, uncontrollable eye movements (nystagmus).
• Itchy eyes, with discharge and crust on the eyelids (conjunctivitis).

Very Rare Adverse Effects

These affect up to 1 in 10,000people:

• A life-threatening skin reaction (toxic epidermal necrolysis) (see also the information at the beginning of section 4).
• Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) (see also the information at the beginning of section 4).
• High temperature (fever) (see also the information at the beginning of section 4).
• Swelling around the face (edema) or inflammation of the lymph nodes in the neck, groin, or armpits (lymphadenopathy) (see also the information at the beginning of section 4).
• Changes in liver function, which can be observed in blood tests, or liver failure (see also the information at the beginning of section 4).
• Severe blood clotting disorder, which can cause bleeding or unexpected bruising (disseminated intravascular coagulation) (see also the information at the beginning of section 4).
• Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) (see section 2. What you need to know before taking Lamotrigina Aurovitas).
• Changes that can be observed in blood tests, including low red blood cell count (anemia), low white blood cell count (leukopenia, neutropenia, agranulocytosis), low platelet count (thrombocytopenia), low count of all types of blood cells (pancytopenia), and a bone marrow disorder called aplastic anemia.
• Hallucinations (hearing or seeing things that are not really there).
• Confusion.
• Feeling unsteady or unstable when moving.
• Repetitive, uncontrollable body movements or sounds/words (tics), uncontrolled muscle spasms affecting the eyes, head, and torso (choreoathetosis), or other unusual movements such as jerks, 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, which may sometimes be accompanied by fever and/or generalized 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 (decreased bone thickness) and fractures, have been reported. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have taken antiepileptics 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 that help protect against infection.
• Nodes or red patches on the skin (pseudolymphoma).

Reporting Adverse Effects

If you experience any adverse effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are possible adverse effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use Medicines: https://www.notificaRAM.es. By reporting adverse effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storage of Lamotrigina Aurovitas

Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiration date stated on the packaging. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.

This medicine does not require special storage conditions.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Deposit the packaging and medicines you no longer need at the SIGRE Point in the pharmacy. In case of doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medicines you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.

6. Package Contents and Additional Information

Composition of Lamotrigina Aurovitas

• The active ingredient is lamotrigine. Each chewable/dispersible tablet contains 200 mg of lamotrigine.

• The other ingredients are: microcrystalline cellulose, heavy magnesium carbonate, potassium polacrylate, sucralose, povidone (K30), magnesium stearate, blackcurrant flavor (maltodextrin, artificial flavors, triacetin, benzyl alcohol, acetic acid, caramel color).

Appearance of the Product and Package Contents

Chewable/dispersible tablet.

Uncoated, square-shaped tablets with rounded edges, white to off-white in color, with an "H" engraved on the polyhedral face and the number "77" on the flat face.

PVC/Aclar/Aluminum blister pack.

Packaging containing 30 chewable/dispersible tablets.

Only certain package sizes may be marketed.

Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer

Marketing Authorization Holder:

Aurovitas Spain, S.A.U.

Avda. de Burgos, 16-D

28036 Madrid

Spain

Manufacturer:

APL Swift Services (Malta) Limited

HF26, Hal Far Industrial Estate, Hal Far

Birzebbugia, BBG 3000

Malta

Date of the Last Revision of this Leaflet:April 2025

Detailed information about this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) (http://www.aemps.gob.es)