Lubowel 24mcg Capsule
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Product introduction
Lubowel 24mcg Capsule is a prescription medicine used to treat constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation). It works by increasing the secretion of fluids in the intestine, thereby making the stool soft and easier to pass.
Lubowel 24mcg Capsule is taken after meals to avoid nausea in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, headache, abdominal pain, and flatulence. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause diarrhea, so it is better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration. Lifestyle modifications like having fiber rich diet and regular exercise can help you to get better results.
Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver and kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor. You may have difficulty in breathing after taking this medicine which generally resolves within three hours but may recur with repeat dosing.
Lubowel 24mcg Capsule is taken after meals to avoid nausea in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, headache, abdominal pain, and flatulence. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause diarrhea, so it is better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration. Lifestyle modifications like having fiber rich diet and regular exercise can help you to get better results.
Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver and kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor. You may have difficulty in breathing after taking this medicine which generally resolves within three hours but may recur with repeat dosing.
Uses of Lubowel Capsule
Benefits of Lubowel Capsule
In Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps and stomach pain. Lubowel 24mcg Capsule relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine), increases the secretions that improve movement of food and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition.
Side effects of Lubowel Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Lubowel
- Nausea
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Abdominal distension
- Diarrhea
- Flatulence
How to use Lubowel Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Lubowel 24mcg Capsule is to be taken with food.
How Lubowel Capsule works
Lubowel 24mcg Capsule increases the secretion of fluids in the intestine, which in turn increases the motility of the intestine, thereby making the stool soft and easier to pass.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lubowel 24mcg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lubowel 24mcg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lubowel 24mcg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Lubowel 24mcg Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lubowel 24mcg Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Lubowel 24mcg Capsule is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Lubowel 24mcg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lubowel 24mcg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Lubowel Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Lubowel 24mcg Capsule, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Lubowel 24mcg Capsule should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset.
- Do not skip any dose and finish the complete course as suggested by the doctor.
- It may cause diarrhea. Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration while taking this medicine.
- It is not recommended to the patient suffering from severe diarrhea.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Prostaglandins and related compounds
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Chloride Channel Activators
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Marketer details
Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Country of origin: India
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