Lefno 20 mg Tablet

Composition of Lefno 20 mg Tablet

Lefno 20 mg Tablet contains Leflunomide (20mg).

Uses of Lefno 20 mg Tablet

Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis Lefno 20 Tablet reduces pain
• stiffness
• and swelling in your joints and slows down the progression of bone and joint damage. This will help you do normal daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. This medicine should be taken at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. Keep taking it even if you feel well because it is preventing future harm as well as improving your symptoms.

How Lefno 20 mg Tablet works

Lefno 20 Tablet blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, swelling, and redness associated with certain autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. It suppresses the underlying disease process, rather than simply treating the disease.

How to take Lefno 20 mg Tablet

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. Lefno 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Lefno 20 Tablet, 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.

If you take too much

Taking more Lefno than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Lefno 20 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Lefno are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Lefno 20 mg Tablet

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Lefno. Some combinations can change how Lefno works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Lefno 20 mg Tablet

Store Lefno below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Lefno 20 mg Tablet

You have been prescribed Lefno 20 Tablet to control the symptoms and slow down the progression of rheumatoid arthritis. It will take 6-8 weeks for Lefno 20 Tablet to work. Hence, keep taking the medicine. Get blood tests done every 4 weeks. This is to make sure that Lefno 20 Tablet is not harming your liver or blood counts. Avoid alcohol when taking Lefno 20 Tablet as it could harm your liver. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Lefno 20 Tablet. Lefno 20 Tablet may increase the risk of infection. Avoid being close to people with colds, flu, or other contagious illnesses.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

IPCA LABORATORIES LTD`

Therapeutic class:

PAIN ANALGESICS

Chemical class:

Aromatic anilides