Laftid 5 Tablet 10's

Laftid 5 Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medicines called ‘H2-receptor antagonists’. It is used in the treatment of peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux). Peptic ulcers are sores that develop in the lining of the stomach, lower esophagus or small intestine. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach (esophagus). This backwash (acid reflux) can irritate the lining of your esophagus.

Laftid 5 Tablet 10's contains ‘lafutidine’ which acts as an antacid. It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in the relief of acid-related indigestion and heartburn.

Laftid 5 Tablet 10's must be taken in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Based on the severity of the medical condition, your doctor may prescribe Laftid 5 Tablet 10's to take once daily before bedtime or twice daily in the morning and before bedtime with or without food. Common side-effects of Laftid 5 Tablet 10's are fatigue, drowsiness, headache, increased liver enzymes, constipation, increased uric acid level in the blood, diarrhea, muscle pain, protein in the urine. These side effects resolve on their own, if it persists, stop the Laftid 5 Tablet 10's and contact your doctor immediately.

Do not take Laftid 5 Tablet 10's if you are allergic, other H2 receptor antagonists, or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking Laftid 5 Tablet 10's, inform your doctor if you are taking prescription or non-prescription medications, including antacids, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Inform your doctor if you have any gastrointestinal problems, kidney diseases, and liver diseases. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become a pregnant/breastfeeding woman.

Laftid 5 Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called ‘H2-receptor antagonists’, which acts as an antacid. It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in the relief of acid-related indigestion and heartburn. It is used in the treatment of peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux). It is also used in the treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (a condition in which the tumors formed in the pancreas, and duodenum increases stomach acids) and gastric mucosal lesions.

• Fatigue 
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Increased liver enzymes
• Constipation 
• Increased uric acid level in blood
• Diarrhea
• Muscle pain
• Protein in urine

Do not take Laftid 5 Tablet 10's if you are allergic, other H2 receptor antagonists, or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking Laftid 5 Tablet 10's, inform your doctor if you are taking prescription or non-prescription medications, including antacids, any nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Inform your doctor if you have any gastrointestinal problems, kidney diseases, and liver diseases. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant/breast-feeding women. Laftid 5 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in the elderly patients due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Laftid 5 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients on dialysis due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of renal function is necessary for such patients during treatment with this medicine. Laftid 5 Tablet 10's may cause shock and anaphylactic reactions in some patients. Report any symptoms such as pale skin, dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc. to the doctor immediately.

• LORNOXICAM
• ASPIRIN
• FUROSEMIDE
• ENALAPRIL
• EFAVIRENZ
• NEVIRAPINE
• ATAZANAVIR
• ACARBOSE
• WARFARIN
• HEPARIN
• METHOTREXATE
• CIMETIDINE
• LITHIUM

• Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor. 
• If you are also taking other medications to treat acidity (e.g., antacid), take them 2 hours before or after taking Laftid 5 Tablet 10's.

• Maintain a healthy weight. Lose excess weight if you are overweight or obese.  
• Do not lie down immediately after eating.
• Eat smaller meals in short intervals. 
• Elevate the head of the bed while sleeping. 
• Quit smoking.
• Reduce caffeine and alcohol intake.
• Reduce stress.
• Do not take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) without the doctor's advice.
• Avoid spicy foods and carbonated drinks.
• Avoid eating citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.