Lefumide 20 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Lefumide 20 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Lefumide 20 Tablet 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: Rheumatoid Arthritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initial dose: 100 mg orally once a day for 3 days, dose may decrease 10 mg, OD
Geriatric	Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initial dose: 100 mg orally once a day for 3 days, dose may decrease 10 mg, OD

Lefumide 20 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lefumide 20 Tablet is used -

Moderate

Increased Liver Enzymes
Chest Pain
Hypertension
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Dyspepsia
Rash
Joint pain
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Cough
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Throat Irritation
Diarrhoea
Infection
Weakness

Lefumide 20 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Lefumide 20 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Lefumide has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Lefumide without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Lefumide 20 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Lefumide may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Lefumide should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Lefumide 20 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Lefumide. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lefumide 20 Tablet on the Liver?

Lefumide may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lefumide 20 Tablet on the Heart?

Lefumide may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Lefumide 20 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lefumide 20 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Tuberculosis (TB)
Peripheral Neuropathy
Allergy
Liver Disease
Lung Disease
High Blood Pressure
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Lefumide 20 Tablet

Is this Lefumide 20 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Lefumide 20 Tablet does not cause addiction.

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

Lefumide 20 Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Lefumide 20 Tablet only on doctor's advice.

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

Lefumide 20 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Lefumide 20 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lefumide 20 Tablet

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Lefumide 20 Tablet with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Lefumide 20 Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lefumide 20 Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown