Lumet Information

Lumet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Lumet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Lumet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Lumet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Lumet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lumet is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Lumet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Lumet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Lumet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lumet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Lumet Benefits & Uses
Lumet Dosage & How to Take
Lumet Side Effects
Lumet Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Lumet with Other Drugs
Lumet Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Lumet
Lumet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Lumet Benefits & Uses

Lumet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Lumet 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet,Initially 4 tablets as single dose, then 4 tablets after 8 hours
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 3 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet, dose should be given on according to weight
Adult	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet,Initially 4 tablets as single dose, then 4 tablets after 8 hours
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet,Initially 4 tablets as single dose, then 4 tablets after 8 hours
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet, dose should be given to patients having weight more than 5 kg

Lumet Related Warnings

Is the use of Lumet safe for pregnant women?

Lumet can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Lumet, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lumet safe during breastfeeding?

Lumet has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Lumet on the Kidneys?

Lumet rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lumet on the Liver?

Lumet has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Lumet on the Heart?

Lumet may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Lumet with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Codeine

Lumet Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diabetes
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Lumet

Is this Lumet habit forming or addictive?

Lumet does not cause addiction.

Lumet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lumet

Taking Lumet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lumet

Taking alcohol with Lumet can be dangerous.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 829,830

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 832-834

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