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Lubowel 8 Soft Gelatin Capsule

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SALT COMPOSITION
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Product introduction

Lubowel 8 Soft Gelatin 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 8 Soft Gelatin 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 Soft Gelatin Capsule

Benefits of Lubowel Soft Gelatin Capsule

In Constipation

Lubowel 8 Soft Gelatin Capsule helps to soften stools and helps in their passing out. Softening of stools increases the movement of the intestines, this helps empty your bowels and relieve constipation. It relieves the pain and discomfort caused due to constipation and improves your quality of life. Eat more high-fiber foods including fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water to prevent constipation from happening.

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 8 Soft Gelatin 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 Soft Gelatin 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 Soft Gelatin Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lubowel 8 Soft Gelatin Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Lubowel Soft Gelatin Capsule works

Lubowel 8 Soft Gelatin 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 8 Soft Gelatin Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lubowel 8 Soft Gelatin 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 8 Soft Gelatin 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 8 Soft Gelatin 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 8 Soft Gelatin Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Lubowel 8 Soft Gelatin Capsule is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Lubowel 8 Soft Gelatin Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lubowel 8 Soft Gelatin Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Lubowel Soft Gelatin Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Lubowel 8 Soft Gelatin 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 8 Soft Gelatin 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 activator

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References

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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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