Name: Lafutax (5 mg)
Creator: Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy

Lafutax (5 mg) is an antacid, prescribed for ulcer. It suppresses gastric acid secretion.

Lafutax (5 mg) Tablet Ajanta Pharma Ltd. Generic : Lafutidine	₹ 40.00 5mg 10 Tablets

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Drug information on Lafutax (5 mg) (Lafutidine) from Ajanta Pharma Ltd.

Drug Name : Lafutidine

Lafutidine(Protecadin) generic Lafutax (5 mg) is an antacid, prescribed for ulcer. It suppresses gastric acid secretion.
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Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)
Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on February, 2, 2017

Medical condition(s) for which Lafutax (5 mg) may be prescribed

Peptic Ulcer

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

Adult- PO- The recommended dose is 10mg twice daily.

Side effects of Lafutax (5 mg)

Most Common : Constipation, increase in liver enzymes, increased level of blood urea, breast enlargement in male, loss of appetite, and hallucinations.

How to use Lafutax (5 mg)?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, one hour after food.

When Should Lafutax (5 mg) not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated to breastfeeding women.

Warnings and Precautions for Lafutax (5 mg)

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney impairment, elderly and during pregnancy.

Other Precautions for Lafutax (5 mg)

Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions for Lafutax (5 mg)

Store it at room temperature.

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