Lumicare Tablet
strip of 6.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Artemether (80mg) + Lumefantrine (4mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Hi-Cure Biotech |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Lumicare Tablet is used for the treatment of malaria in both children and adults. It contains two medicines both of which belong to a group of medicines called antimalarials. Lumicare Tablet works by killing the malaria-causing parasites thereby preventing further spread of the infection. It should be taken with food as this will help your body better absorb the medicine. Take it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dose as this may have harmful effects on your body. Complete the full course of treatment to make sure the infection is treated completely.
Lumicare Tablet is a combination of two antiparasitic medicines: Artemether and Lumefantrine which treats malaria. These medicines work by increasing the levels of haeme in the blood a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.
How to take Lumicare Tablet?
Lumicare Tablet is taken with food, exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. The usual dose for the first three days of treatment is twice daily with a meal. On the initial day, take the first dose with food followed by the second dose 8 hours later. Thereafter, take one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening for the following two days. Patients should resume normal eating as soon as feasible, as this improves absorption of the medicine.
Can I take Lumicare Tablet while pregnant?
Lumicare Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. It may increase the risk of fetal loss.
Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Lumicare Tablet?
Lumicare Tablet may be harmful for patients with known hypersensitivity to any of its active or inactive ingredients. Caution is advised in those with severe malaria and during the first trimester of pregnancy.
What should I know about the storage and disposal of Lumicare Tablet?
Keep Lumicare Tablet in its original container, tightly sealed. Store it out of reach of children and away from excessive heat and moisture. It is advisable to keep this medicine at room temperature.
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. Lumicare Tablet is to be taken with food.
- Wear light-coloured and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
- Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.
- Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening.
- Finish the prescribed course even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- It should be taken with food or drinks rich in fat such as milk.
- It may cause fatigue and dizziness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- If you vomit within 1 hour of taking the tablets, take another dose.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver or heart disease.
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Weakness
- Joint pain
- Muscle pain
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lumicare Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Lumicare Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
Lumicare 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.
