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Lefumide 20
Leflunomide
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Lefumide 20 is used for this medicine is used in the treatment of pain and swelling, inflammatory arthritis, gout and recovery after injury or surgery.
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Key details
Salt: Leflunomide
Available variants: NA 10`S
Price: ₹201
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: CIPLA LIMITED
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Composition of Lefumide 20
Lefumide 20 contains Leflunomide. It belongs to the Enzyme / disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agent class of medicines.
Uses of Lefumide 20
- Pain
- Swelling
- Inflammatory arthritis
- Gout
- Recovery after injury or surgery
Benefits of Lefumide 20
- In Pain and swelling
- Lefumide reduces pain and swelling at the site of injury or inflammation, so the area is more comfortable and easier to move.
- In Inflammatory arthritis
- Lefumide calms the inflammation driving joint pain and stiffness in arthritis, improving movement and protecting the joint from further damage.
- In Gout
- Lefumide relieves the intense pain and swelling of a gout attack, or lowers uric acid to prevent attacks, depending on the type you have been prescribed.
- In Recovery after injury or surgery
- Lefumide controls pain and swelling while tissues heal, which lets you move earlier and recover more comfortably.
How Lefumide 20 works
Leflunomide reduces inflammation and the swelling that comes with injury, surgery or an inflammatory joint disease.
How to take Lefumide 20
Use this medicine as your doctor has directed. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.
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
Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine can seriously suppress the bone marrow and damage the liver. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Lefumide 20
Most side effects of Lefumide are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Nausea
- Stomach upset
- Loose motions
- Rash
- Raised liver enzymes
Stop the medicine and get help at once 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 Lefumide 20
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
- PregnancyUNSAFE
- Not recommended in pregnancy. It may harm the developing baby, so tell your doctor at once if you are or might be pregnant.
- Breast feedingUNSAFE
- Not recommended while breastfeeding.
- DrivingCAUTION
- May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you.
- KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have liver disease.
Warnings and precautions
Medicines that suppress the immune system need regular blood tests — do not miss them. Report fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers or unusual bruising promptly if you are on an immune-suppressing medicine. Tell your doctor about any infection, and before any vaccination. Methotrexate for arthritis is taken ONCE A WEEK. Taking it daily by mistake is dangerous — check the day on your pack.
Do not take Lefumide if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with an active serious infection, or with severe liver or bone-marrow disease. Several of these medicines must not be used in pregnancy.
Interactions with other medicines
Tell your doctor about all other medicines, especially anti-inflammatory painkillers and antibiotics. Live vaccines are generally avoided while on immune-suppressing treatment.
How to store Lefumide 20
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Quick tips for Lefumide 20
- Keep every monitoring blood test appointment.
- Carry a note of the medicine and its schedule, especially for weekly dosing.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- CIPLA LIMITED
- Therapeutic class:
- Analgesic and anti-inflammatory
- Drug class:
- Enzyme / disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agent
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Lefumide 20 FAQs
What is Lefumide 20 used for?
Lefumide 20 is commonly used for pain and swelling, inflammatory arthritis, gout and recovery after injury or surgery. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Lefumide 20?
Pain and swelling: Lefumide reduces pain and swelling at the site of injury or inflammation, so the area is more comfortable and easier to move. It is also used for inflammatory arthritis, gout, recovery after injury or surgery.
What is the salt in Lefumide 20?
Lefumide 20 contains Leflunomide. If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Lefumide 20?
Use this medicine as your doctor has directed. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Lefumide 20 work?
Leflunomide reduces inflammation and the swelling that comes with injury, surgery or an inflammatory joint disease.
Is Lefumide 20 a prescription medicine?
Yes. Lefumide 20 is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Lefumide 20?
The side effects reported most often with Lefumide are Nausea, Stomach upset, Loose motions, Rash, Raised liver enzymes. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Lefumide 20 be taken during pregnancy?
Lefumide 20 is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Lefumide.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Lefumide 20?
No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Lefumide 20.
What if I miss a dose of Lefumide 20?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Lefumide 20 habit forming?
No. Lefumide 20 is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
How much does Lefumide 20 cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Lefumide 20 starts at ₹201 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in NA 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Lefumide 20?
Lefumide 20 is manufactured by CIPLA LIMITED. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Lefumide 20 delivered?
Lefumide 20 is delivered across India from our licensed pharmacy. Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Enter your pincode on the page to see the date it reaches you.
Lefumide 20, Quick facts
- Salt
- Leflunomide
- Price
- ₹201
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Brand
- CIPLA LIMITED
- Manufacturer
- CIPLA LIMITED
- Therapeutic class
- Analgesic and anti-inflammatory
- Drug class
- Enzyme / disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agent
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- NA 10`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Lefumide 20.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.