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Lumenac 600 mg Capsule

Manufactured byLupin Ltd.
ContainsAcetylcysteine
Description
Lumenac 600 mg Capsule contains Acetylcysteine that is used in thinning the mucus in respiratory problems. This includes bronchitis (swelling of the airway tube with mucus secretion), asthma (narrowing and swelling of the airways with excessive mucus secretion) and emphysema (damage of the air sacs in the lungs). Lumenac 600 mg Capsule show some common side effects like nausea, vomiting and stomach upset. However, these side effects are temporary and subside with time. Seek a doctor's consultation if any of these side effects do not resolve or worsen. Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to it. Lumenac 600 mg Capsule can be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor based on the severity of your condition. Do not take more than the recommended dose. Take it every day at the same time for the ease of remembering and for better results. Lumenac 600 mg Capsule is not recommended for use in children less than 14 years of age as the safety and efficacy data for use are not available. Inform your doctor if you have any skin disorder including all your health problems and the medicines you use. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Lumenac 600 mg Capsule

  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Stomach upset
  • Dark urine
  • Pain in upper abdomen
  • Dark or clay colored stools
  • Yellowing of skin and eyes
  • Coughing up blood
  • Loss of appetite

Uses of Lumenac 600 mg Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

  • Respiratory diseases
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Lumenac 600 mg Capsule to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Lumenac 600 mg Capsule remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendencies were reported for Lumenac 600 mg Capsule.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Lumenac 600 mg Capsule is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known whether Lumenac 600 mg Capsule passes into the breastmilk or not. However, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid taking Lumenac 600 mg Capsule if you are allergic to it. If you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc., consult your doctor at the earliest.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Lumenac 600 mg Capsule is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether Lumenac 600 mg Capsule passes into the breastmilk or not. However, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Serious skin reaction

Lumenac 600 mg Capsule may cause severe allergic reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome (skin disorder due to reaction to medication) and Lyell's syndrome (death of skin cells) in some people. Consult your doctor on priority if you observe any changes in your skin.

Gastric ulceration

Take Lumenac 600 mg Capsule with extreme caution if you have gastric ulceration (open sores in your stomach due to excess acid secretion) or any other gastrointestinal (stomach and intestinal) disorders as it may worsen the condition.

Broncial secretion

Use of Lumenac 600 mg Capsule at the beginning of the treatment may cause thinking and increased mucous secretion.

Use in children

Lumenac 600 mg Capsule is not recommended for use in children below 14 years of age as the safety and efficacy data for use are not available.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Lumenac 600 mg Capsule as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never take more than the recommended dose. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of overdose with Lumenac 600 mg Capsule.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Activated charcoal

Tetracycline

Antitussives

Disease interactions

Asthma

Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. Lumenac 600 mg Capsule should be used with caution if you have asthma as it may worsen your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions

Urine ketone test

Urine ketone test measures ketone levels in your urine. Lumenac 600 mg Capsule may influence the results of this test. Inform your doctor or lab technician of your ongoing medication before undergoing any test.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Lumenac 600 mg Capsule as instructed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Ensure that the treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Lumenac 600 mg Capsule works by reducing the thickness of mucus present in the airways and relieving chest congestion.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Mucolytics

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 8 Feb 2023

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