Lacosamide is a medicine sold in the U.S. under 3 brand and generic names, for partial epilepsies, tonic-clonic epilepsy and lennox gastaut syndrome. Below: what the FDA label says, every product that contains it, what the pills look like, and its recall record.
From the FDA label for Vimpat (application NDA022254). Other lacosamide products — different forms, different strengths — are dosed differently. Follow the label for the one you were prescribed.
Adults (17 years and older): Initial dosage for monotherapy for the treatment of partial-onset seizures is 100 mg twice daily ( 2.1 ) Initial dosage for adjunctive therapy for the treatment of partial-onset seizures or primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures is 50 mg twice daily ( 2.1 ) Maximum recommended dosage for monotherapy and adjunctive therapy is 200 mg twice daily ( 2.1 ) Pediatric Patients 1 month to less than 17 years : The recommended dosage is based on body weight and is administered orally twice daily ( 2.1 ) Increase dosage based on clinical response and tolerability, no more frequently than once per week ( 2.1 ) Injection: for intravenous use only when oral administration is temporarily not feasible; the recommended dosage is based on body weight and is administered two or three times daily over 15 to 60 minutes; obtaining ECG before initiation is recommended in certain patients ( 2.7 , 5.3 ) Dose adjustment is recommended for severe renal impairment ( 2.4 , 12.3 ) Dose adjustment is recommended for mild or moderate hepatic impairment; use in patients with severe hepatic impairment is not recommended ( 2.5 , 12.3 ) 2.1 Dosage Information The recommended dosage for monotherapy and adjunctive therapy for partial-onset seizures in patients 1 month of age and older and for adjunctive therapy for primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in patients 4 years of age…
The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Suicidal Behavior and Ideation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Dizziness and Ataxia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Cardiac Rhythm and Conduction Abnormalities [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Syncope [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)/Multiorgan Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Adjunctive therapy: Most common adverse reactions in adults (≥10% and greater than placebo) are diplopia, headache, dizziness, nausea, and somnolence ( 6.1 ) Monotherapy: Most common adverse reactions are similar to those seen in adjunctive therapy studies ( 6.1 ) Pediatric patients: Adverse reactions are similar to those seen in adult patients ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact UCB, Inc. at 1-844-599-2273 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. VIMPAT Tablet and Oral Solution in Adults In the premarketing development of adjunctive therapy for partial-onset seizures, 1327 adult…
Same active ingredient — different manufacturer, form, price and FDA recall record. That last one is what our independent score measures.
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| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 2 | 62/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Generic |
Imprint codes, colour and shape from the FDA’s labelling data. Match the imprint on your pill — or search any imprint.
| Imprint | Strength | Colour | Shape | Maker |
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| J;12 | 50 mg | pink | oval | — |
| J;13 | 100 mg | yellow | oval | — |
| J;14 | 150 mg | pink | oval | — |
| J;15 | 200 mg | blue | oval | — |
| LAC;50 | 50 mg | pink | oval | — |
| LAC;100 | 100 mg | yellow |
From the FDA Enforcement database. A recall covers specific lots — not the drug as a whole.
Lacosamide Tablets
Presence of a Foreign Tablets: Complaint received, possible mix-up of Selexipag 1000 mcg tablet in a bottle of Lacosamide Tablets USP, 100mg.
Annora Pharma Private Limited · Jun 4, 2026
Lacosamide Oral Solution
Defective Container: This recall is being initiated due to a leaking unit stored horizontally.
Apotex Corp. · May 28, 2025
Lacosamide Tablets 150mg
CGMP Deviations
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA · Mar 13, 2025
Lacosamide Tablets
CGMP Deviations
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA · Mar 13, 2025
Lacosamide Tablets 200mg
CGMP Deviations
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA · Mar 13, 2025
Sources: FDA openFDA drug label, National Drug Code Directory, and Enforcement (recall) database. This page reproduces public FDA data and is not medical advice. Dosing is set by your prescriber.
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Strong CYP3A4 or CYP2C9 Inhibitors Patients with renal or hepatic impairment who are taking strong inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 may have a significant increase in exposure to VIMPAT. Dose reduction may be necessary in these patients. 7.2 Concomitant Medications that Affect Cardiac Conduction VIMPAT should be used with caution in patients on concomitant medications that affect cardiac conduction (sodium channel blockers, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, potassium channel blockers) including those that prolong PR interval (including sodium channel blocking AEDs), because of a risk of AV block, bradycardia, or ventricular tachyarrhythmia. In such patients, obtaining an ECG before beginning VIMPAT, and after VIMPAT is titrated to steady-state, is recommended. In addition, these patients should be closely monitored if they are administered VIMPAT through the intravenous route [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] .
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| LAC;150 | 150 mg | orange | oval | — |
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| LAC;200 | 200 mg | blue | oval | — |
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