Lumerax 40mg Strip Of 6 Tablets

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Lumerax 40mg Strip Of 6 Tablets Description

Lumerax 40mg Strip Of 6 Tablets is a combination of Artemether and Lumefantrine, an anti-malarial medicine.

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Contains	Lumefantrine(240.0 Mg) + Artemether(40.0 Mg)
Therapy	ANTI-MALARIAL

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Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Lumerax 40mg Strip Of 6 Tablets

This medicine is used for the treatment of malaria cases not responding to other anti-malarial medicines

Contraindications of Lumerax 40mg Strip Of 6 Tablets

If you are allergic to Artemether and Lumefantrine or any of the ingredient of this medicine
If you have a serious malarial infection with impaired body functions like difficulty in breathing, fits, kidney brain and liver-related problems
If you have a family history of heart disease
If you are taking medicines such as Flecainide, Metoprolol, Imipramine, Amitriptyline, Clomipramine, Terfenadine, Astemizole or Cisapride
If you have heart disease like irregular heart rhythm or heart failure
If you have an imbalance of electrolytes in your body due to fluid loss

Side effects of Lumerax 40mg Strip Of 6 Tablets

Low appetite, vomiting, stomach pain, nausea and diarrhoea
Headache, dizziness and sleeplessness
Tingling or pricking sensation
Unusual muscle movements, joint pain and fatigue
Pounding and irregular heartbeat
Skin disorders like rashes or itching
Difficulty in walking properly and lack of energy
Cough

Precautions and Warnings of Lumerax 40mg Strip Of 6 Tablets

Pregnancy

Can I take Lumerax 40mg Strip Of 6 Tablets during pregnancy?

This medicine has known to cause or suspected to cause harmful effects on the developing fetus, thus not recommended for use in pregnant women. However, doctors may give this medicine to a pregnant women under critical situations where alternate antimalarial medicine is not able to treat the condition.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Lumerax 40mg Strip Of 6 Tablets while breastfeeding?

It is advised not to breastfeed your baby during the treatment with this medicine. You have to wait for at least for 1 week post-treatment to start breastfeeding again.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Lumerax 40mg Strip Of 6 Tablets?

This medicine makes you feel sleepy, dizzy and weak. Thus it is advised not to drive when you are taking this medicine.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Lumerax 40mg Strip Of 6 Tablets?

Any specific information on the use of alcohol along with this medicine is not available. However, consuming alcohol may aggravate some of the side effects of this medicine like stomach problems and mental disturbances. Thus, it is advised not to consume alcohol during treatment.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

If you have a family history of irregular heartbeat or sudden death due to heart problems
If you have heart disorders like irregular heartbeat, slow heart rate, etc.
If you are taking any other medicine to treat malaria like Quinine or Mefloquine, special medical observation is required
Your existing disease condition gets worsened after taking this medicine, immediate attention of a doctor is required
If you are an HIV positive patient and taking medicines to treat HIV
If you are using pills as contraceptive measures, you need to use alternative method of contraception like condoms at least for a month
If you have serious kidney and liver function problems

Mode of Action of Lumerax 40mg Strip Of 6 Tablets

How Does It Work?

This medicine kills a malarial parasite called plasmodium.

Directions for Use of Lumerax 40mg Strip Of 6 Tablets

It should be taken as directed by your doctor preferably with food, beverage containing milk or with water
In case you vomit within 1 hour of taking this medicine, take another dose

Interactions of Lumerax 40mg Strip Of 6 Tablets

Interactions with other medicines

Never take medicines like Clarithromycin, Ciprofloxacin, Fluconazole, Terfenadine, Flecainide, Cisapride with Lumerax 40mg Strip Of 6 Tablets as it can lead to serious heart problems
Medicines like Metoprolol, Imipramine, Amitriptyline, Clomipramine, anti-malarial medicines like Mefloquine, Quinine should not be taken with this medicine
If you have taken Lumerax 40mg Strip Of 6 Tablets, Rifampin, Carbamazepine and Phenytoin should not be taken for at least for one month
Medicines used to treat HIV infection (antiretroviral) like Ritonavir, Nevirapine or Efavirenz
You should not take this medicine if you have taken Halofantrine - an anti-malarial medicine, within a month
This medicine interferes with the way oral contraceptive medication work. Thus it is advised to use alternative physical contraceptive measures like condoms during the treatment and at least one month...
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Antifungal medicines like Ketoconazole

Interactions with food items

Grapefruit juice should be avoided during the treatment.

Storage and disposal of Lumerax 40mg Strip Of 6 Tablets

Store below 30°C.
Keep it out of the reach of children

Dosage of Lumerax 40mg Strip Of 6 Tablets

Overdose

There are no reported symptoms observed with the overdose of this medicine. In case of an overdose, contact your doctor or reach out to your nearest hospital as soon as possible. Try to carry the pack...

It would be best if you don't miss a dose of anti-malarial medicine as it may lead to treatment failure
If you have missed any dose of medicine, take it as soon as you remember
If it's already the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule
Never take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Arpit Verma

MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can this medicine be taken as precautionary to prevent malaria?

A: No, this medicine is used to treat malaria under the circumstances where other antimalarial medications are not working. It is not to be used for prevention.

Q: I am feeling better after 2 doses of this medicine, can I stop taking it?

No, it is important to complete the course as prescribed by your doctor. You may feel better after the first dose but to kill the malarial parasite entirely from your body, you must complete the cours...
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Product Details

Brand

LUMERAX

Country of Origin

India

Expires on or After

29/04/2025

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