Manufacturer: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Lafutidine(10mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Lafukem 10mg Tablet is also commonly prescribed to prevent stomach ulcers or heartburn caused due to the use of painkillers. It must be swallowed whole with water before or after a meal. The medicine must be taken in dose and duration as advised by the doctor. This medicine should relieve indigestion and heartburn within a few hours. If the symptoms persist or get worse even after 14 days of treatment, you should consult your doctor immediately. It is not recommended to take this medicine in severe stomach disease. You can help the medicine work better by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding spicy or oily foods.
Most people who take it do not have any side effects but the most common side effects include fatigue, drowsiness, headache, increased liver enzymes, constipation, increased uric acid level in the blood, diarrhea, muscle pain, and protein in the urine. If you do get a side effect, These side effects are usually mild and go away when you stop taking this medicine or as you adjust to it. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also, tell your doctor if you are taking other medications. This medicine is usually considered safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding if it has been prescribed by a doctor. Avoid drinking alcohol as this can increase the amount of acid in your stomach and make your symptoms worse.
Lafukem 10mg Tablet blocks specific receptors (H2 receptors) on the lining of the stomach that stimulate acid production. It also increases the secretions (mucin) inside the stomach. This way, Lafukem 10mg Tablet decreases acid production in the stomach and helps in healing the ulcers of the stomach and small intestine. Additionally, it reduces discomfort such as heartburn and gives relief from acid-related indigestion.
Lafutidine plasma concentrations rapidly increased after administration; famotidine required some time to increase the plasma concentrations, requiring an absorption lag time in the pharmacokinetic model. Between the plasma concentration and DeltapH (the difference in intragastric pH by the drug vs.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Lafukem
Fatigue
Drowsiness
Headache
Increased liver enzymes
Constipation
Increased uric acid level in blood
Diarrhea
Muscle pain
Protein in urine
Constipation.
High uric acid levels in the blood (hyperuricemia)
Feeling unreal things to be real (hallucinations)
Decreased hunger.
Enlargement of breasts in men (gynaecomastia)
Liver problems (jaundice - yellowing of the skin, and eyes)
Information regarding the use of Lafukem 10mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lafukem 10mg Tablet.
Information regarding the use of Lafukem 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Lafutidine is a histamine H2-antagonist with gastroprotective activity. It is used in the treatment of gastric ulcers and before general anaesthesia to reduce the incidence of aspiration pneumonia. Distribution: Protein binding: 88%. Metabolism: Metabolised by CYP3A4 (mainly) and CYP2D6.
Drug-Drug Interactions: LAFUTIDINE interacts with drugs like Diuretics (furosemide), NSAIDS (lornoxicam), antacids (cimetidine),ACE inhibitors (Captopril), antidepressants (lithium), anti-coagulants (warfarin, Heparin), anti-platelet (aspirin), anti-cancer (methotrexate),HIV medications (atazanavir, efavirenz, nevirapine) and anti-diabetic (acarbose).
Drug-Food Interactions: LAFUTIDINE may interact with alcohol
Drug-Disease Interactions: LAFUTIDINE should be used with caution in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, renal dysfunction, liver problems.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
LORNOXICAM
ASPIRIN
FUROSEMIDE
ENALAPRIL
EFAVIRENZ
NEVIRAPINE
ATAZANAVIR
ACARBOSE
WARFARIN
HEPARIN
METHOTREXATE
CIMETIDINE
LITHIUM
Do not chew, crush or break it. Lafukem 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Lafukem 10mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Take Lafukem 10mg Tablet before going to bed if you are taking this medicine once a day. It is very effective in controlling stomach acid that is released when you are asleep.
If you are also taking other medications to treat acidity (e.g., antacid), take them 2 hours before or after taking Lafukem 10mg Tablet.
Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking Lafukem 10mg Tablet for 2 weeks as you may be suffering from some other problems.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease as dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.
Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.
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. Lafukem 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Can I take Lafukem 10mg Tablet on an empty stomach?
Lafukem 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It can be taken once daily before bedtime or twice daily in the morning and before bedtime, as recommended.
Q. How long does it take for Lafukem 10mg Tablet to start working?
If you take Lafukem 10mg Tablet orally, the effect usually begins within one hour. The maximum effect is generally reached within one to three hours of taking it. However, it depends upon the dose. The action of the medicine lasts for about 10 to 12 hours.
Q. What is the difference between Lafukem 10mg Tablet and Omeprazole?
Lafukem 10mg Tablet and Omeprazole belong to different group of medicines. While Lafukem 10mg Tablet belongs to histamine H2 antagonists group, Omeprazole belongs to proton pump inhibitors group. Both these medicines work by reducing the amount of acid made by the stomach to relieve the symptoms and allow healing.
Q. Can I take alcohol with Lafukem 10mg Tablet?
Alcohol does not interfere with the working of Lafukem 10mg Tablet. But, you should avoid taking alcohol as it will further damage the stomach, delaying your recovery.
