Lafutah Tablet 10 mg (Lafutidine)

Adult dosage

1. Short-term treatment of gastric ulcers: The usual dose is lafutidine 10mg per dose orally twice daily, in the morning and at bedtime. Clinical trials of up to 8 weeks showed healing in most patients within 8 weeks; however, the healing period may occasionally vary from patient to patient. 2. Short-term treatment of duodenal ulcers: The usual dose is lafutidine 10mg per dose orally twice daily, in the morning and at bedtime. Clinical trials of up to 6 weeks showed healing in most patients within 6 weeks; however, the healing period may occasionally vary from patient to patient. 3. Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions in acute and chronic gastritis: The usual dose is lafutidine 10mg orally once daily at bedtime. Clinical trials of up to 2 weeks showed healing in most patients within 2 weeks; however, the healing period may occasionally vary from patient to patient. 4. Concomitant antibiotic therapy in patients with peptic ulcers infected with Helicobacter pylori: Administer lafutidine 20mg, clarithromycin 500mg, and amoxicillin 1000mg twice daily for 7 or 14 days. 5. Premedication for anesthesia: The usual dose is lafutidine 10mg per dose orally twice (at bedtime on the day before surgery and 2 hours before anesthesia on the day of surgery). 6. Treatment of reflux esophagitis: Administer lafutidine 10mg per dose orally twice daily.

This medication should not be used in patients with an allergy to any component of this medication. Since this medication contains lactose, patients with genetic diseases that do not allow for lactose digestion should avoid taking it. Patients with a history of drug allergy symptoms should use this medication with caution. Patients with poor liver function or kidney problems, as well as those undergoing dialysis, should exercise caution when using this medication. Elderly individuals may have decreased physical function and should take this medication carefully, adjusting doses and intervals. During the administration of this medication, allergic reactions or shock symptoms may occur; if symptoms such as facial pallor, decreased blood pressure, or difficulty breathing appear, discontinue use immediately and seek medical assistance. Liver dysfunction or symptoms of jaundice may occur, so regular liver function tests are recommended, and if abnormalities are found, discontinue use of the medication. There may be side effects resulting in a decrease in blood cell count, so if symptoms such as pharyngitis, general malaise, or fever arise, consult a healthcare professional immediately. In addition, rare but serious side effects such as skin rashes, seizures, and cardiac rhythm abnormalities have been reported, so inform your healthcare provider immediately if any unusual symptoms occur. Various mild side effects such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, headache, and fatigue may occur; inform your healthcare provider if symptoms persist or worsen. If gastric cancer or malignant tumors are suspected, this medication may mask symptoms, so testing must be carried out to confirm malignancy. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should take this medication only if absolutely necessary, and particularly breastfeeding women are advised to avoid it as it may be secreted in breast milk. Safety in children has not been thoroughly established, so it is advisable not to use it in pediatric patients. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, kept in its original container, and transferring to another container should be avoided. There is no carcinogenic risk associated with long-term use of this medication, but some endocrine cell changes were observed in animals at high doses. Consult with a healthcare professional adequately before and after use to ensure safe use tailored to individual health conditions.

• Shock
• anaphylaxis symptoms
• facial pallor
• hypotension
• generalized rash
• dyspnea
• hepatic impairment
• jaundice
• agranulocytosis
• pharyngitis

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle