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Left-10 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

LAFUTIDINE-10MG

Uses:

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

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.

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.