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Lubowel 24 Soft Gelatin Capsule is a prescription medicine used to treat constipation and irritable bowel syndrome by increasing fluid secretion in the intestine.
Soft Gelatin Capsule
Lubowel 24 Soft Gelatin Capsule is taken after meals to avoid nausea in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early, your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, headache, abdominal pain, and flatulence. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause diarrhea, so it is better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration. Lifestyle modifications like having a fiber-rich diet and regular exercise can help you to get better results. Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver and kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor. You may have difficulty in breathing after taking this medicine which generally resolves within three hours but may recur with repeat dosing.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Lubowel 24 Soft Gelatin Capsule is to be taken with food.
Nausea Diarrhea Headache Abdominal pain Flatulence
Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding.
Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Lubowel 24 Soft Gelatin Capsule increases the secretion of fluids in the intestine, which in turn increases the motility of the intestine, thereby making the stool soft and easier to pass.
Lubowel 24 Soft Gelatin Capsule should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Do not skip any dose and finish the complete course as suggested by the doctor. It may cause diarrhea. Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration while taking this medicine. It is not recommended for patients suffering from severe diarrhea. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.