What is Lumerax used for?

What is Lumerax used for?

Lumerax 80 Tablet is used for the treatment of malaria in both children and adults. It contains two medicines both of which belong to a group of medicines called antimalarials. However, it is not used to prevent malaria or to treat severe/complicated malaria (when the brain, lungs, or kidneys are affected).

When do you take Lumerax 80?

Lumerax-80 Tablet should be taken with food or as prescribed by your doctor. Take plenty of water to avoid any stomach irritation. You should not skip any doses. Complete the whole course to see the maximum benefits.

Is Lumerax 80 an antibiotic?

Lumerax 80 tablet is an antimalarial medicine. It is used to treat malaria when. It contains a combination of artemether and lumefantrine as its main components. This medicine works by acting directly on malaria-causing organisms and thus inhibiting their growth.

What is the use of lumefantrine?

Lumefantrine is an antimalarial agent used in combination with artemether for the treatment of acute uncomplicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum. Lumefantrine is an antimalarial agent used to treat acute uncomplicated malaria. It is administered in combination with artemether for improved efficacy.

Does milk affect malaria drugs?

Milk has been used as a vehicle for the delivery of antimalarial drugs during clinical trials to test for a food effect and artefenomel (OZ439) showed enhanced oral bioavailability with milk. However, the nature of the interaction between milk and OZ439 in the gastrointestinal tract remains poorly understood.

How does artemether and lumefantrine work?

Artemether and lumefantrine is in a class of medications called antimalarials. It works by killing the organisms that cause malaria.

When is the best time to take malaria tablets?

Begin 1-2 days before travel, daily during travel, and for 4 weeks after leaving.

• Some people prefer to take a daily medicine.
• Good for last-minute travelers because the drug is started 1-2 days before traveling to an area where malaria transmission occurs.
• Tends to be the least expensive antimalarial.

Can I take milk with malaria drugs?

This medicine should be taken with food or drinks (eg, milk, infant formula, pudding, porridge, or broth). This will help your body absorb the medicine. If you or your child are unable to swallow the tablet, it may be crushed and mixed with one or two teaspoons of water in a clean container.