Laftid Information

Laftid is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Peptic Ulcer are some of its major therapeutic uses. Laftid also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Laftid depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Laftid also has some side effects, the most common being Constipation, Diarrhoea, Rash. While these are the most often observed Laftid side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Laftid are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Laftid is Unknown for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Laftid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Laftid have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Laftid may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Laftid is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Laftid Benefits & Uses
Laftid Dosage & How to Take
Laftid Side Effects
Laftid Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Laftid with Other Drugs
Laftid Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Laftid
Laftid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Laftid Benefits & Uses

Laftid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Peptic Ulcer

Other Benefits

Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)
GERD

Laftid Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Laftid Related Warnings

Is the use of Laftid safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Laftid in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Laftid safe during breastfeeding?

Laftid may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Laftid on the Kidneys?

Laftid has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Laftid on the Liver?

Laftid has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Laftid on the Heart?

You can take Laftid without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Laftid with Other Drugs

Laftid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Atazanavir

Cefpodoxime

Laftid Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Laftid unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Laftid

Is this Laftid habit forming or addictive?

Laftid does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Laftid as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Laftid is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Laftid for mental disorders.

No

Laftid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Laftid

There is no information on the effects of taking Laftid with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Laftid

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Laftid and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown