Lafcid D 10mg/30mg Capsule SR is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux) and peptic ulcer disease by relieving the symptoms such as heartburn, stomach pain, or irritation. It also neutralizes the acid production in the stomach to prevent discomfort.

Lafcid D 10mg/30mg Capsule SR is taken in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

Most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, dryness in mouth, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, and increased uric acid level in blood. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any side effects. It may also cause sleepiness and drowsiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Lifestyle modifications like having cold milk and avoiding hot tea, coffee, spicy food or chocolate can help you to get better results.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Uses of Lafcid D Capsule SR

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
Peptic ulcer disease

Benefits of Lafcid D Capsule SR

In Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic (long-term) condition in which there is an excess production of acid in the stomach. Lafcid D 10mg/30mg Capsule SR reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes and relieves the pain associated with heartburn and acid reflux. You should take it exactly as it is prescribed for it to be effective.
Some simple lifestyle changes can help reduce the symptoms of GERD. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller, more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3-4 hours of going to bed.

In Peptic ulcer disease

Peptic ulcer disease is a condition in which painful sores or ulcers develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Lafcid D 10mg/30mg Capsule SR reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes which prevents further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer. You need to keep taking the medicine as it is prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.

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Side effects of Lafcid D Capsule SR

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Lafcid D

Nausea
Diarrhea
Dryness in mouth
Fatigue
Headache
Muscle pain
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Increased liver enzymes
Protein in urine
Increased uric acid level in blood

How to use Lafcid D Capsule SR

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lafcid D 10mg/30mg Capsule SR is to be taken empty stomach.

How Lafcid D Capsule SR works

Lafcid D 10mg/30mg Capsule SR is a combination of two medicines: Lafutidine and Domperidone, which relieves symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lafcid D 10mg/30mg Capsule SR.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lafcid D 10mg/30mg Capsule SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Lafcid D 10mg/30mg Capsule SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Lafcid D 10mg/30mg Capsule SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Lafcid D 10mg/30mg Capsule SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lafcid D 10mg/30mg Capsule SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Lafcid D 10mg/30mg Capsule SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lafcid D 10mg/30mg Capsule SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Lafcid D 10mg/30mg Capsule SR is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Lafcid D Capsule SR?

If you miss a dose of Lafcid D 10mg/30mg Capsule SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Lafcid D 10mg/30mg Capsule SR

₹7.76/Capsule SR

Left DSR Capsule

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₹11.5/capsule sr

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Quick tips

Lafcid D 10mg/30mg Capsule SR helps relieve acidity and heartburn.
It is a well tolerated and safe medicine with very low incidence of side effects.
It should be taken before meals as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon while taking this medicine. These can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Lafcid D 10mg/30mg Capsule SR as it may irritate your stomach and also cause excessive drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever, or stomach pain that does not go away.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Patient concerns

Heartburn Mental disorder Depression Frequent persistent heartburn Gastroesophageal reflux disease Irritable bowel syndrome Indigestion Back flow of acid from stomach Difficulty in swallowing Inflammation of esophagus Excess acid secretion by stomach Intestinal or stomach ulcers

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

You need to be examined in clinic to reach a diagnosis and then appropriate medicine can be prescribed

Having problem of acid reflux disease with throat infection and pain in right side of abdomen

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

take avipattikar churan 1 spoon twice before meal, for throat infection do gargles with lyuke warm water and mixing tankan bhasma a littlein it,,

Suffering from acid reflux disease due to which pain in throat and right side of lower abdomen

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Dear sir for the time being you can take Robinia 30, 04 drops in half cup water and Nixocid tab 2 tab thrice daily for a month, but as this case needs supervision, discussion and examination you need to visit a homeopath so that he can discuss your case in detail, get some investigations, do examination and guide you accordingly,

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