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Luminal 15 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Luminal 15 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Epilepsy

Other Benefits

Epilepsy
Insomnia

Luminal 15 Mg Tablet 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: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg 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: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 3 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Luminal 15 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Luminal 15 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Luminal can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Luminal, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Luminal 15 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Luminal. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Luminal 15 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Luminal may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Luminal 15 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Luminal may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Luminal 15 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Luminal on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Luminal 15 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Luminal 15 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cyclosporin

Warfarin

Felodipine

Cyclosporine

Moderate

Chloramphenicol

Clonazepam

Mild

Metronidazole

Luminal 15 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Luminal 15 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Depression
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Respiratory Depression
Liver Disease
Porphyria
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Luminal 15 Mg Tablet

Is this Luminal 15 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Yes, Luminal 15 Mg Tablet can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Luminal 15 Mg Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Luminal 15 Mg Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Luminal 15 Mg Tablet has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.

Yes

Luminal 15 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Luminal 15 Mg Tablet

It is safe to take Luminal 15 Mg Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Luminal 15 Mg Tablet

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Luminal 15 Mg Tablet as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Luminal 15 Mg Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Does Luminal help with pain?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No, Luminal does not help with pain because it is not a painkiller. It is a sedative & hypnotic agent which helps in inducing sleep and is used for the treatment of insomnia (sleeplessness).

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Luminal and xanax together?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Luminal should not be taken along with Xanax (alprazolam). Taking these drugs together is more likely to increase the side effects of both of these medicines such as increased sedation (drowsiness). Hence, you are advised to avoid taking them together.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Luminal with benadryl?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

No, Luminal should not be taken with benadryl. Taking these drugs together is more likely to increases the sedative (drowsiness) effect. Hence, you are advised to avoid taking them together.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Luminal?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Take Luminal as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug. Precautions must be taken in patients with depression, respiratory disease, and improper liver or kidney function.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Luminal help with anxiety?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes, Luminal can help with anxiety or tension because it can induce sleep but it is generally not preferred for the treatment of anxiety due to its side effects.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 85-87

Luminal 15 Mg Tablet

Luminal 15 Mg Tablet

Luminal 15 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Luminal 15 Mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

Luminal 15 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Luminal 15 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Luminal 15 Mg Tablet Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Luminal 15 Mg Tablet

Luminal 15 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Luminal 15 Mg Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Does Luminal help with pain?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Luminal and xanax together?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Luminal with benadryl?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Luminal?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Question over 5 years ago

Does Luminal help with anxiety?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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