Lefumide 10 mg Tablet

Lefumide 10 mg Tablet contains leflunomide 10 mg in each tablet. It is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) used to help treat rheumatoid arthritis by reducing inflammation and slowing joint damage. This medicine is not a painkiller, but it may help decrease swelling, stiffness, and pain over time when taken regularly as prescribed. Lefumide 10 mg Tablet is used under medical supervision because it can affect the immune system and the liver.

How it works: Leflunomide in Lefumide 10 mg Tablet helps block immune-cell activity that drives joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis. By calming this overactive immune response, the tablet can help protect joints from further damage over time.

Lefumide 10 mg Tablet is the lower-strength version compared with Lefumide 20 mg Tablet, and a doctor may choose it when a smaller daily dose is better tolerated or when dose adjustment is needed. It is still a full prescription-strength leflunomide tablet, so it is not a starter product for self-use; the right dose depends on your response, side effects, and lab results.

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Reducing joint swelling and stiffness
• Slowing progression of joint damage
• Long-term control of inflammatory arthritis symptoms

• Swallow Lefumide 10 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep a steady routine.
• You may take it with or without food; food can be used if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not take more than the prescribed number of tablets in one day.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow your doctor's lab-monitoring plan while taking this tablet.

Each Lefumide 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of leflunomide per tablet. The doctor decides how often you should take it, and for many adults this medicine is taken once daily, but the exact schedule can vary based on your condition and how you respond. Do not take more than the prescribed daily amount; your doctor may adjust the dose and monitor your blood tests.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Leflunomide may include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Hair thinning or hair loss
• Mild stomach upset
• Higher chance of stomach-related side effects if the dose is not well tolerated

• Lefumide 10 mg Tablet can seriously affect the liver, so avoid alcohol or ask your doctor first if you drink.
• Tell your doctor if you have any current infection, a history of liver disease, or hepatitis.
• This medicine can lower blood cell counts and increase infection risk.
• Do not use during pregnancy; leflunomide can harm an unborn baby and requires specific medical guidance.
• Breastfeeding is generally not recommended while taking this medicine.
• Tell your doctor about all other medicines and supplements you use before starting Lefumide 10 mg Tablet.
• Keep all blood test appointments, because monitoring is important with this tablet.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Other medicines that can harm the liver, including some antibiotics, antifungals, and seizure medicines
• Live vaccines
• Other immunosuppressants or strong arthritis medicines
• Cholestyramine or activated charcoal, which may be used in special situations and can affect leflunomide levels

Store Lefumide 10 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.