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Left-10 Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
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Composition :

LAFUTIDINE-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Olcare Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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Not Returnable

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About Left-10 Tablet

Left-10 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called ‘H2-receptor antagonists’. It is used in the treatment of peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux). Peptic ulcers are sores that develop in the lining of the stomach, lower esophagus or small intestine. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach (esophagus). This backwash (acid reflux) can irritate the lining of your esophagus.

Left-10 Tablet contains ‘lafutidine’ which acts as an antacid. It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in the relief of acid-related indigestion and heartburn.

Left-10 Tablet must be taken in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Based on the severity of the medical condition, your doctor may prescribe Left-10 Tablet to take once daily before bedtime or twice daily in the morning and before bedtime with or without food. Common side-effects of Left-10 Tablet are fatigue, drowsiness, headache, increased liver enzymes, constipation, increased uric acid level in the blood, diarrhea, muscle pain, protein in the urine. These side effects resolve on their own, if it persists, stop the Left-10 Tablet and contact your doctor immediately.

Do not take Left-10 Tablet if you are allergic, other H2 receptor antagonists, or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking Left-10 Tablet , inform your doctor if you are taking prescription or non-prescription medications, including antacids, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Inform your doctor if you have any gastrointestinal problems, kidney diseases, and liver diseases. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become a pregnant/breastfeeding woman.

Uses of Left-10 Tablet

 Gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and  Peptic ulcer disease

Directions for Use

Left-10 Tablet must be taken in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Do not crush or break or chew the Left-10 Tablet .Swallow it with a glass full of water.

Medicinal Benefits

Left-10 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called ‘H2-receptor antagonists’, which acts as an antacid. It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in the relief of acid-related indigestion and heartburn. It is used in the treatment of peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux). It is also used in the treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (a condition in which the tumors formed in the pancreas, and duodenum increases stomach acids) and gastric mucosal lesions.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Left-10 Tablet
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of "indigestion" caused by medication usage:
  • Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
  • Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
  • Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
  • Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.
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Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
  • Skin rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
  • Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
  • Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
  • Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.
Managing Medication-Triggered Bronchitis (Inflammation of the bronchial tubes): A Step-by-Step Guide:
  • If you experience symptoms like coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, or difficulty breathing after taking medication, seek medical attention immediately.
  • Your healthcare provider will work with you to stop the medication causing the reaction, start alternative treatments, and provide supportive therapy.
  • To manage symptoms and prevent complications, follow your doctor's advice to use inhalers or nebulizers as prescribed, practice good hygiene, avoid irritants, stay hydrated, and get plenty of rest.
  • Regularly track your symptoms and report any changes or concerns to your healthcare provider.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Left-10 Tablet if you are allergic, other H2 receptor antagonists, or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking Left-10 Tablet , inform your doctor if you are taking prescription or non-prescription medications, including antacids, any nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Inform your doctor if you have any gastrointestinal problems, kidney diseases, and liver diseases. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant/breast-feeding women. Left-10 Tablet should be used with caution in the elderly patients due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Left-10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients on dialysis due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of renal function is necessary for such patients during treatment with this medicine. Left-10 Tablet may cause shock and anaphylactic reactions in some patients. Report any symptoms such as pale skin, dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc. to the doctor immediately.

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LeflunomidePhenazopyridine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Left-10 Tablet:
Using phenazopyridine together with Left-10 Tablet can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Left-10 Tablet with Phenazopyridine can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact your doctor right away: fever, chills, joint pain, swelling, bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark colored urine, liver damage, or bleeding. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
LeflunomideAzathioprine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Left-10 Tablet:
Taking Azathioprine with Left-10 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects which may lead to anemia, bleeding problems, or infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Left-10 Tablet with Azathioprine together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, pain or burning during urination. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LeflunomideAldesleukin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Left-10 Tablet:
Taking aldesleukin with Left-10 Tablet can increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Left-10 Tablet and aldesleukin, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LeflunomidePropylthiouracil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Left-10 Tablet:
Taking propylthiouracil with Left-10 Tablet can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Left-10 Tablet with Propylthiouracil can possibly result in an interaction, but they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain, unusual bleeding, itching, fatigue, abdominal pain, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LeflunomideSulfasalazine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Left-10 Tablet:
Taking sulfasalazine with Left-10 Tablet can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between sulfasalazine and Left-10 Tablet, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Contact a doctor immediately if you develop paleness, fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
LeflunomidePhenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Left-10 Tablet:
Coadministration of Phenytoin and Left-10 Tablet may increase the risk of liver injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Phenytoin and Left-10 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, fatigue, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
LeflunomideOlaparib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Left-10 Tablet:
Taking Left-10 Tablet with olaparib may increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Left-10 Tablet and olaparib, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LeflunomideCholine salicylate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Left-10 Tablet:
Taking Left-10 Tablet with choline salicylate may increase the risk of developing liver disorder.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Left-10 Tablet and choline salicylate together can result in an interaction, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as fever, joint pain or swelling, loss of appetite, vomiting, dark urine, pale stools, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
LeflunomideGlimepiride
Severe
How does the drug interact with Left-10 Tablet:
Co-administration of Left-10 Tablet may increase the blood levels and effects of Glimepiride.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Glimepiride can be taken with Left-10 Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is advised. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
LeflunomideMethotrexate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Left-10 Tablet:
Coadministration of Left-10 Tablet with methotrexate may increase the risk or severity of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Left-10 Tablet and methotrexate, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, less desire to eat, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a healthy weight. Lose excess weight if you are overweight or obese.  
  • Do not lie down immediately after eating.
  • Eat smaller meals in short intervals. 
  • Elevate the head of the bed while sleeping. 
  • Quit smoking.
  • Reduce caffeine and alcohol intake.
  • Reduce stress.
  • Do not take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) without the doctor's advice.
  • Avoid spicy foods and carbonated drinks.
  • Avoid eating citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.

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Therapeutic Class

ANTACIDS

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FAQs

Left-10 Tablet works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in the relief of acid-related indigestion and heartburn.

Do not take Left-10 Tablet for the long term unless prescribed by a doctor. Prolonged use may cause unwanted side-effects. So, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks associated with the drug before using it for the long-term.

Left-10 Tablet cause common side effects like fatigue, drowsiness, headache, increased liver enzymes, constipation, increased uric acid level in blood, diarrhea, muscle pain, protein in urine.

Left-10 Tablet should be taken at night time as acid reflux is usually worse at night time. Take the tablet at a fixed time every day for better results.

Left-10 Tablet should not be stopped suddenly. Consult your doctor before stopping the Left-10 Tablet .

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Special Advise

  • Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor. 
  • If you are also taking other medications to treat acidity (e.g., antacid), take them 2 hours before or after taking Left-10 Tablet .

Disease/Condition Glossary

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach (esophagus). This backwash (acid reflux) can irritate the lining of your esophagus. Symptoms include a burning sensation in your chest (heartburn), usually after eating, which might be worse at night, chest pain, difficulty swallowing, regurgitation of food or sour liquid, a sensation of a lump in your throat.

Peptic ulcers: Peptic ulcers are sores that develop in the lining of the stomach, lower esophagus, or small intestine. Peptic ulcers are of three types: gastric ulcers (ulcers that develop inside the stomach), esophageal ulcers (ulcers that develop inside the esophagus), duodenal ulcers (ulcers that develop in the upper section of the small intestines, called the duodenum). Symptoms include changes in appetite, nausea, bloody or dark stools, unexplained weight loss, indigestion, vomiting, chest pain.

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a rare condition in which tumors formed in the pancreas or duodenum leads to an increase in the production of stomach acid. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss.

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