Lafutidine

It is not ascertained if Lafutidine can harm the unborn baby or not. Hence this medicine is recommended in pregnant women only if other alternatives are not available.

Lafutidine is known to secrete in breast milk. It is advised not to use this medicine in breastfeeding mothers.

Lafutidine is not known to affect your driving ability.

Alcohol should not be consumed in cases of stomach ulcers and intestines or acid reflux disease or in patients who are at risk for aspiration pneumonia (aspire food contents from stomach and oesophagus into the lungs).

Lafutidine is a potent medicine to reduce stomach acid productionIt blocks the histamine receptor proteins present on the lining of the stomach whose primary function is to stimulate acid secretionIt also promotes excretion of the thick mucus layer that protects the lining of the stomachThus, Lafutidine prevents damage to stomach lining and also helps in healing, especially those ulcers caused due to use of pain killersIts action is long-lasting, safety profile is good and has demonstrated better efficacy than other similar medicines in clinical trials

The dosage, duration, and frequency of Lafutidine varies according to the condition and hence should be taken under medical supervisionDo not self-adjust the dose or stop using this medication without the knowledge of your doctorLafutidine is taken once or twice a day, usually after breakfast and after dinnerPatients undergoing hemodialysis should start on a lower doseCaution is advised while using Lafutidien as some severe side effects such as allergic reactions, kidney or heart problems that are not listed above can occur with this medicine