L U Pill — WHITE OVAL, 22mm — Levetiracetam
| Imprint | L / U |
|---|---|
| Colour | WHITE |
| Shape | OVAL |
| Size | 22 |
| Strength | LEVETIRACETAM 1000 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet, Film Coated |
| Manufacturer | LUPIN LIMITED |
| NDC | 57297-115 |
| Schedule | — |
| Availability | — |
| Ingredients | LEVETIRACETAM[LEVETIRACETAM] |
What does this imprint mean?
The imprint "L U" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.
Active ingredient
Levetiracetam
Uses and warnings
No boxed warning. Levetiracetam is contraindicated in patients who have "previously exhibited hypersensitivity to levetiracetam." Major warnings include behavioral abnormalities and neuropsychiatric adverse reactions (such as "aggression, agitation, anger, anxiety...depression, emotional lability, hostility, irritability"), the class-wide warning that "antiepileptic drugs increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior," withdrawal seizures if the drug is discontinued abruptly (it "should be withdrawn gradually"), and hematologic abnormalities along with coordination difficulties and somnolence/fatigue that can affect the ability to perform tasks requiring mental alertness.
Levetiracetam tablets are indicated as adjunctive therapy for: - "Partial onset seizures" in adults and children 4 years of age and older - "Myoclonic seizures" in adults and adolescents 12 years and older with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy - "Primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures" in adults and children 6 years and older with idiopathic generalized epilepsy
How to identify this pill
- • Check the imprint matches exactly: "L U".
- • Confirm the colour (WHITE) and shape (OVAL).
- • Compare the size (22) against a ruler if possible.
- • When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.
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Official references
Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file 93623b6f-02f0-4b27-bd37-b2bc3f354c91.xml