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Lafutidine: International drug information (concise)

For abbreviations, symbols, and age group definitions used in Lexicomp (show table)

International Brand Names

He Ke DiSi (CN);
Lastin (KR);
Lemeiting (CN);
Nuo Fei (CN);
Protecadin (JP);
Stodine (KR);
Stogar (KR);
Stotidine (KR);
Weisida (CN)

For country abbreviations used in Lexicomp (show table)

Pharmacologic Category

Histamine H₂ Antagonist

Reported Use

Short-term treatment of gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, and gastric mucosal lesions associated with acute and chronic gastritis; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); as part of a combination regimen for Helicobacter pylori eradication in patients with peptic ulcer disease; prevention of stress ulcers induced by surgery

Dosage Range

Adults: Oral: 10 mg once or twice daily; or 20 mg twice daily.

Product Availability

Product available in various countries; not currently available in the US

Dosage Forms

Tablet, Oral: 10 mg

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