Luramax 40 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Luramax 40 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Schizophrenia

Other Benefits

Bipolar Disorder

Luramax 40 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: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 160 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 40 - 160 mg/day
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 80 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 20 - 80 mg/day
Geriatric	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 160 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 40 - 160 mg/day

Luramax 40 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Luramax 40 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Luramax has mild side effects when taken during pregnany

Mild
Is the use of Luramax 40 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Luramax. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Luramax 40 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Luramax may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Luramax 40 Tablet on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Luramax on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Luramax 40 Tablet on the Heart?

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

Mild

Luramax 40 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Luramax 40 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Dementia
Tardive Dyskinesia
Depression
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Suicidal Tendency

Frequently asked Questions about Luramax 40 Tablet

Is this Luramax 40 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Luramax 40 Tablet has not been reported.

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

After taking Luramax 40 Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Luramax 40 Tablet can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Luramax 40 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

Yes, in many cases, taking Luramax 40 Tablet can help with mental disorders.

Yes

Luramax 40 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Luramax 40 Tablet

When consumed with certain foods, Luramax 40 Tablet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Luramax 40 Tablet

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Luramax 40 Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown