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Lumenta 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Lumenta 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of diarrhea. It kills diarrhea-causing bacteria. It also manages the symptoms of diarrhea such as stomach pain, cramps, loose stools and helps in easy passage of gas.

Lumenta 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Tablet is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. 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 healthcare team 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, vomiting, loss of appetite, flatulence, stomach pain, fatigue and constipation. 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 also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Uses of Lumenta Tablet

Benefits of Lumenta Tablet

In Diarrhea

Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. It can most commonly occur due to an infection of the digestive tract. Lumenta 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Tablet helps to treat diarrhea that is caused due to bacteria or parasitic worm infections. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Side effects of Lumenta Tablet

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 Lumenta

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain/epigastric pain
  • Constipation
  • Flatulence
  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Cramps

How to use Lumenta Tablet

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. Lumenta 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Lumenta Tablet works

Lumenta 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Lumenta 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lumenta 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Tablet 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Lumenta 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lumenta 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Lumenta 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Tablet may make you feel drowsy or gives you problems with coordination or sensation (e.g. numbness or weakness). This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Lumenta 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lumenta 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lumenta 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Lumenta Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Lumenta 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Lumenta 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Tablet for the treatment of diarrhea.
  • Diarrhea can cause water loss and electrolyte imbalance. Drink plenty of fluids especially ORS (oral rehydration solution) to help keep you hydrated.
  • Consult your doctor if your diarrhea lasts for more than 48 hours.
  • Do not use Lumenta 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Tablet if you have blood in your stool or if you are severely constipated.

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Diarrhea and dysentery last 15 days I had taken levofoxcin+ornidazol bd for 5 days along refaximin 400 tab bd for 5 day but it is start again
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Get a colonoscopy done for chronic Diarrhea
My stomach problems for nearly two months in the daytime, affecting five to six times to go to the toilet.
Dr. Sfurti Mann
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Get colonoscopy done for diagnosis of chronic diarrhea
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FAQs

Q. What if I miss my dose?

Take Lumenta 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Tablet as soon as you remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.

Q. Can I stop taking Lumenta 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Tablet when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Lumenta 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Q. What if I don't get better after using Lumenta 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
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