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Lubowel 24 Soft Gelatin Capsule

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Lubowel 24 Soft Gelatin Capsule is a product of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Composition: Lubiprostone (24mcg)

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All Details About Lubowel 24 Soft Gelatin Capsule

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Lubowel 24 Soft Gelatin Capsule

Description:

Lubowel 24 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 24 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.

Earlier 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.

Directions For Use:

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 24 Soft Gelatin Capsule should be taken with or after food.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Lubowel

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Abdominal pain
  • Abdominal distension
  • Diarrhea
  • Flatulence

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lubowel 24 Soft Gelatin Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lubowel 24 Soft Gelatin Capsule is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Lubowel 24 Soft Gelatin Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Lubowel 24 Soft Gelatin Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lubowel 24 Soft Gelatin Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Lubowel 24 Soft Gelatin Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

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Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.



Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H


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