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Lafaxid 10mg 10 Tablets
marketed by ZUVENTUS HEALTH (GROMAXX DIV)
• 10TAB
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₹130.25
M.R.P.: ₹137.1
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Lafaxid is a gastro-intestinal agent used to treat and prevent stomach ulcers, acid reflux disease, heartburn, indigestion and other symptoms caused by excessive gastric acid. Lafaxid is commonly prescribed to treat and prevent stomach ulcers or heartburn caused by pain killers. Tablet is swallowed as a whole with a glass of water before food or 2 hours after food. This medicine needs to be ta
Breastfeeding women Kidney diseases Pregnancy Allergy to lafaxid, or any ingredient of the medicine, or other medicines of the same class drugs .
Babies: Not applicable
Lactating mothers: Consult your doctor before taking a lafaxid tablet.
Your doctor will decide whether a lafaxid tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Pregnancy: Please consult your doctor because information regarding the use of lafaxid tablets during pregnancy is not available.
Driving: It is unknown whether lafaxid alters the ability to drive.
Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate on driving.
Alcohol: Avoid alcohol consumption while taking a lafaxid tablet.
Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acids, thereby increasing acidity and heartburn.
Kidney: Dose adjustment may be needed.
Consult your doctor before taking the lafaxid tablet if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this medicine.
Liver: Dose adjustment may be needed.
Consult your doctor before taking lafaxid medicine if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
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Increased liver enzymes Muscle pain Protein in urine Dryness in mouth Headache Drowsines Constipation Increased uric acid level in blood Diarrhea .
Lafaxid tablet works by blocking histamine h2 receptors located on the stomach lining, thereby reducing gastric acid secretion by reducing stomach burn, indigestion, and stomach ulcers..
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible.
If it is near the time of the next dose, then skip the missed dose.
Take the prescribed dose on your regular time daily.
Don't double the dose to catch up with the missed dose..
• Take a lafaxid tablet before going to bed if you are taking this medicine once a day.
It is very effective in controlling stomach acid.
• If you are also taking other medications to treat acidity (e.G., antacid), take them 2 hours before or after taking a lafaxid tablet.
• Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
• Inform your doctor if you do not feel good after taking a lafaxid tablet for 2 weeks.
You may be suffering from some other problems.
• Inform your doctor if you have been diagnosed with kidney disease as the dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.
• Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.
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• Lafaxid tablet + Efavirenz capsule: Avoid concurrent use of lafaxid and efavirenz.
• Lafaxid tablet + Effervenz capsule: Avoid concurrent use of lafaxid and efavirenz.
• Lafaxid + Efavirenz tablet: Avoid concurrent use of lafaxid and efavirenz.
• Lafaxid tablet + Efamat tablet: Avoid concurrent use of lafaxid and efamat.
• Lafaxid tablet + Effervenz tablet: Avoid concurrent use of lafaxid and effervenz.
• Lafaxid tablet + Efcure tablet: Avoid concurrent use of lafaxid and efcure.
• Lafaxid tablet + Efcure capsule: Avoid concurrent use of lafaxid and lafaxid..
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FAQ
Ans: Lafaxid is potent medicine to reduce stomach acid production. It blocks the histamine receptor proteins present on the lining of the stomach muscles, whose primary function is to stimulate and regulate acid secretion.
2. Is there anything else I need to know before using lafaxid?
Ans: The duration, frequency and dosage of lafaxid vary according to condition and should be taken under medical supervision.
3. How do I take lafaxid for longer durations?
Ans: Talk to your doctor if you feel better even after taking a lafaxid tablet for 7 days. Do not take lafaxid tablet for longer durations unless prescribed by the doctor and medical staff.
4. Does lafaxid cause constipation?
Ans: Constipation might be a side-effect of the lafaxid tablet. Drink enough fluids and eat fibre rich food contents if you experience constipation.
5. Can I lie down after having meals?
Ans: Avoid lying down immediately after meals to prevent acid reflux immediately. Raise the head of the bed 10-20cm by putting a pillow to cover the head and chest above the waist. This helps in preventing acid reflux.