Lumerax 40 Mg

Lumerax 40 Mg

Lumerax 40 Mg Tablet is an antimalarial agent. It is used in the treatment of few kinds of malaria in adults and also children weighing at least 5 kg.

On using Lumerax 40 Mg Tablet you may experience side effects such as muscle pain, diarrhoea, dizziness, cough, stomach pain, runny nose, weakness, vomiting, difficulty sleeping/ speaking, reduced appetite, fever, chills, body stiffness, darkening of urine, skin rash, hives, chest pain, mood swings and rapid or irregular heartbeat. If your reactions persist or worsen seek medical help promptly.

Drug = Artemether + Lumefantrine

Strength = 40 Mg + 240 Mg

Manufacturer = Ipca Laboratories Ltd

How To Take

Take Lumerax 40 Mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lumerax 40 Mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Dosage

Lumerax 80 Tablet

Lumerax 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet

Lumerax Dry Syrup

Lumerax Dry Syrup

Lumerax 60 Mg/360 Mg Tablet

Lumerax 20 Mg/120 Mg Tablet

Side Effects

Headache

Loss of appetite

Dizziness

Weakness

Joint pain

Pain in muscles

Warning

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Lumerax 40 Mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lumerax 40 Mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Lumerax 40 Mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Uses

Lumerax 40 Mg is used to treat acute uncomplicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum strain of the parasite. It may also be used for the treatment of malaria that is resistant to other medicines such as chloroquine or sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine combinations.