Table of contents:
- What medicine is Lafutidine?
- What is lafutidine for?
- How is lafutidine used?
- How is lafutidine stored?
- Lafutidine dosage
- What is the dose of lafutidine for adults?
- What is the dose of lafutidine for children?
- In what dosage is lafutidine available?
- Lafutidine side effects
- What side effects can I experience due to lafutidine?
- Lafutidine Drug Warnings and Cautions
- What should be known before using lafutidine?
- Is lafutidine safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Lafutidine Drug Interactions
- What medicines may interact with lafutidine?
- Can food or alcohol interact with lafutidine?
- What health conditions can interact with lafutidine?
- Lafutidine overdose
- What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I miss a dose?
What medicine is Lafutidine?
What is lafutidine for?
Lafutidine is available in oral tablet form, one hour after a meal.
Tell your doctor if your condition persists, gets worse, or you notice any new symptoms on the way. If you think you have a serious medical condition, seek medical help immediately.
How is lafutidine used?
Lafutidine is available in oral tablet form, one hour after a meal.
Tell your doctor if your condition persists, gets worse, or you notice any new symptoms on the way. If you think you have a serious medical condition, seek medical help immediately.
How is lafutidine stored?
This medication is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.
Lafutidine dosage
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the dose of lafutidine for adults?
Oral
Gastric and ulcer ulcers
10 mg twice daily, after breakfast and dinner or before bed. The dose is adjusted according to the age and symptoms indicated by the patient
Oral
Gastric mucosal lesions
10 mg once a day, after dinner or before bed. The dose is adjusted according to the age and symptoms indicated by the patient
Oral
Pre-anesthetic drugs
10 mg before bed at night H-1 operation, and 10 mg 2 hours before administration of anesthesia on D-day of surgery
What is the dose of lafutidine for children?
There is no prescribed dosage for this drug for children. This medicine can be dangerous for children. It is important to understand the safety of drugs before use. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
In what dosage is lafutidine available?
Tablet, oral: 5 mg, 10 mg
Lafutidine side effects
What side effects can I experience due to lafutidine?
Side effects include:
- constipation
- hyperuricaemia
- increase in LFT and total bilirubin
- gynaecomastia
- anorexia
- hallucinations
Not everyone experiences the above side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Lafutidine Drug Warnings and Cautions
What should be known before using lafutidine?
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if:
- You are allergic to lafutidine
- You are breastfeeding
Is lafutidine safe for pregnant and lactating women?
There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using isoconazole in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication.
Isoconazole is included in the risk of pregnancy category C according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:
- A = Not at risk
- B = No risk in several studies
- C = Maybe risky
- D = There is positive evidence of risk
- X = Contraindicated
- N = Unknown
Lafutidine Drug Interactions
What medicines may interact with lafutidine?
Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this document. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval.
Can food or alcohol interact with lafutidine?
Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.
What health conditions can interact with lafutidine?
Any other health conditions you have can affect the use of this drug. Always tell your doctor if you have other health problems, especially liver or kidney damage.
Lafutidine overdose
What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.
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