Lafcid 10mg Tablet

Short Description

Lafcid 10mg Tablet is an antacid that reduces the amount of acid produced by your stomach. It is used to treat and prevent heartburn, indigestion, and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Lafcid 10mg Tablet is also commonly prescribed to prevent stomach ulcers or heartburn caused due to the use of painkillers. It must be swallowed whole with water before or after a meal. The medicine must be taken in dose and duration as advised by the doctor. This medicine should relieve indigestion and heartburn within a few hours. If the symptoms persist or get worse even after 14 days of treatment, you should consult your doctor immediately. It is not recommended to take this medicine in severe stomach disease. You can help the medicine work better by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding spicy or oily foods.

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. Lafcid 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

fatigue drowsiness headache increased liver enzymes constipation increased uric acid level in the blood diarrhea muscle pain protein in the urine

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lafcid 10mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Lafcid 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Information regarding the use of Lafcid 10mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Efavirenz Nevirapine Acarbose Atazanavir

Lafcid 10mg Tablet blocks specific receptors (H2 receptors) on the lining of the stomach that stimulate acid production. It also increases the secretions (mucin) inside the stomach. This way, Lafcid 10mg Tablet decreases acid production in the stomach and helps in healing the ulcers of the stomach and small intestine. Additionally, it reduces discomfort such as heartburn and gives relief from acid-related indigestion.

Take Lafcid 10mg Tablet before going to bed if you are taking this medicine once a day. It is very effective in controlling stomach acid that is released when you are asleep. If you are also taking other medications to treat acidity (e.g. antacid), take them 2 hours before or after taking Lafcid 10mg Tablet. Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion. Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking Lafcid 10mg Tablet for 2 weeks as you may be suffering from some other problems. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease as dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted. Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.