Lubiprostone Capsule - Lubowel 8 Capsule

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Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Contains / Salt: Lubiprostone (8 mcg)

Lubiprostone Benefits & Uses

Lubiprostone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Other Benefits

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Lubiprostone Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 24 mcg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mcg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 24 mcg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Lubiprostone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lubiprostone is used -

Moderate

Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Shortness of Breath
Peripheral Edema
Chest Pain

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Dyspepsia
पेट दर्द
Diarrhoea
पेट की गैस
Fatigue
Chills
Tremor

Lubiprostone Related Warnings

Is the use of Lubiprostone safe for pregnant women?

Lubiprostone shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Lubiprostone safe during breastfeeding?

Lubiprostone should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Lubiprostone on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Lubiprostone on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Lubiprostone on the Liver?

Side effects of Lubiprostone rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Lubiprostone on the Heart?

Lubiprostone is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Lubiprostone with Other Drugs

Lubiprostone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Methadone

Methadone Tablet

Moderate

Bumetanide

Bumetanide Tablet

Lactobacillus

Torasemide

Lubiprostone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lubiprostone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Gastritis
Liver Disease
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Shortness of Breath

Frequently asked Questions about Lubiprostone

Is this Lubiprostone habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Lubiprostone is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Lubiprostone can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Lubiprostone only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Lubiprostone cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Lubiprostone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lubiprostone

Taking Lubiprostone with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lubiprostone

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lubiprostone with alcohol.

Unknown