Lafaxid-D Tablet
Salt Composition
Lafutidine (10mg) + Domperidone (30mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Lafaxid-D Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux) and peptic ulcer disease by relieving symptoms such as heartburn, stomach pain, or irritation.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Lafaxid-D Tablet is taken in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect or be affected by this medicine.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lafaxid-D Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, dryness in mouth, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, and increased uric acid level in blood.
Alcohol Warning
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Lafaxid-D Tablet as it may irritate your stomach and also cause excessive drowsiness.
Breastfeeding Warning
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Pregnancy Warning
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
How it works
Lafaxid-D Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Lafutidine and Domperidone which relieves symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Quick Tips
Lafaxid-D Tablet helps relieve acidity and heartburn. It is a well tolerated and safe medicine with very low incidence of side effects. It should be taken before meals as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
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