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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Left-10 Tablet is used in the treatment of peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux). It contains Lafutidine, which reduces the amount of acid in the stomach and helps in relieving acid-related indigestion and heartburn. It may cause side effects such as drowsiness, extreme tiredness, headache, constipation, diarrhea, and muscle pain.
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Composition :

LAFUTIDINE-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Olcare Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

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

Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and Peptic ulcer disease.

Directions for Use

• Left-10 Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by the doctor.• Follow your doctor’s recommendations on the dosage and timing of this medication to achieve optimal results.• Swallow Left-10 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.• Do not crush, chew, or break it.

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.

How Left-10 Tablet Works

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.

Storage

stored at room temperature below 30°C
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.

What if I have taken an overdose of Left-10 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Left-10 Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

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.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Left-10 Tablet:
Coadministration of Left-10 Tablet and bosentan can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Bosentan and Left-10 Tablet together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark colored urine, light colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Left-10 Tablet:
Taking tofacitinib with Left-10 Tablet can increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Left-10 Tablet and tofacitinib 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.
How does the drug interact with Left-10 Tablet:
Combining Lamivudine with Left-10 Tablet can increase the risk and severity of muscle problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Lamivudine and Left-10 Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you have any of these symptoms it's important to contact your doctor right away: fever, feeling cold, joint discomfort, swelling, bruising, skin irritation, itching, not feeling hungry, tiredness, feeling sick, stomach ache, dark urine or bleeding. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Left-10 Tablet:
Co-administration of Deflazacort with Left-10 Tablet may increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Deflazacort and Left-10 Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you have any of the symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pain, difficulty breathing, weight loss, and pain or burning when you urinate, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Left-10 Tablet:
Taking Left-10 Tablet with tenofovir alafenamide can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Left-10 Tablet and Tenofovir alafenamide together can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-colored urine, light-colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
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How does the drug interact with Left-10 Tablet:
When Atovaquone is taken with Left-10 Tablet, it can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Atovaquone with Left-10 Tablet together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor 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, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Left-10 Tablet:
When Meloxicam and Left-10 Tablet are taken together, can increase the risk of liver damage.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Left-10 Tablet and Meloxicam, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, exhaustion, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, light stools, and skin or eye yellowing, decreased hunger, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to the doctor.
How does the drug interact with Left-10 Tablet:
Co-administration of Left-10 Tablet with pyrazinamide may increase the risk or severity of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Left-10 Tablet and Pyrazinamide together can cause an interaction, 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.
How does the drug interact with Left-10 Tablet:
Co-administration of Left-10 Tablet and itraconazole can raise the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Left-10 Tablet and itraconazole may interact, but if a doctor prescribes them, you can still use them. If you have any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, weakness, lack of hunger, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, then you must visit a doctor. Never discontinue taking a drug without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Left-10 Tablet:
Left-10 Tablet can cause liver problems, and combining it with abacavir, may increase the risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Abacavir with Left-10 Tablet can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience fever, joint pain, rash, or stomach problems, contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTACIDS
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Alcohol

Caution

Left-10 Tablet may interact with alcohol and increase the risk of side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Left-10 Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Left-10 Tablet medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the medicine based on your clinical condition.

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Driving

Caution

Left-10 Tablet may cause dizziness and headache. So, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Left-10 Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Left-10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Consult your doctor before using Left-10 Tablet , dose-adjustments may be done by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Left-10 Tablet should be used only when prescribed by a doctor. Dose adjustments may be necessary

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Children

Caution

Left-10 Tablet is not recommended for use in children, because safety of the drug is not clearly established.

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FAQs

Left-10 Tablet is used in the treatment of peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux).

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 .

Left-10 Tablet can be taken with food or without food as recommended by the doctor.

Left-10 Tablet starts working within one to three hours and lasts for about 10-12 hours. Keep taking Left-10 Tablet for the prescribed duration for effective treatment.

Left-10 Tablet and omeprazole are two different drugs that belong to different groups of medications. However, both are used to treat stomach acid-related conditions. Left-10 Tablet belongs to H2 receptor antagonists (H2 blockers) whereas omeprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor.

No, do not drink alcohol while taking Left-10 Tablet as it may increase dizziness, drowsiness, and sleepiness.

Left-10 Tablet may cause serious side effects like skin rash, hives, hoarseness, breathing difficulties, itching, and difficulty swallowing. Consult the doctor immediately if you notice any of these symptoms.

Do not take Left-10 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components or other H2 receptor antagonists. Avoid taking painkillers unless advised by the doctor as it might cause stomach irritation. Eat smaller, frequent meals, and chew properly. Limit the intake of caffeine, tea, cocoa as they might irritate the stomach.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

3M India Ltd, Concorde Block, Ub City, #24, Vittal Mallya Road, Bangalore, Karnataka - 560001 India
Other Info - LEF0048

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