Product Description:
Arthfre 20mg Film coated Tablets:

Name: leflunomide 20mg

Form: Film Coated Tablets

Active Ingredient: Leflunomide

Intended Use: Arthfre is used to treat adult patients with active rheumatoid arthritis or with active psoriatic arthritis.

How It Works: On Symptoms of:

1) Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include inflammation of joints, swelling, difficulty moving and pain. Other symptoms that affect the entire body include loss of appetite, fever, loss of energy and anaemia (lack of red blood cells).

2) Symptoms of active psoriatic arthritis include inflammation of joints, swelling, difficulty moving, pain and patches of red, scaly skin (skin lesions).

Dosage Instructions:

Usual Dose: The usual starting dose of Leflunomide is 100 mg once daily for the first three days. After this, most patients need a dose of:

• For rheumatoid arthritis: 10 or 20 mg Leflunomide once daily, depending on the severity of the disease.

• For psoriatic arthritis: 20 mg Leflunomide once daily.

Instructions:

1. Swallow the tablet whole and with plenty of water.

2. It may take about 4 weeks or longer until you start to feel an improvement in your condition. Some patients may even still feel further improvements after 4 to 6 months of therapy.

Side Effects:

Common: a slight decrease in the number of white blood cells (leucopoenia), mild allergic reactions, loss of appetite, weight loss (usually insignificant), tiredness (asthenia), headache, dizziness,.

Uncommon: a decrease in the number of red blood cells (anaemia) and a decrease in the number of blood platelets (thrombocytopenia), a decrease in the levels of potassium in the blood, anxiety, taste disturbances,

Storage:

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Store in a dry place at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the packaging.

Missed Dose: If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time for your next dose.

Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:

Do not take Arthfre if you are or think you may be pregnant. If you are pregnant or become pregnant while taking Arthfre, the risk of having a baby with serious birth defects is increased. Women of childbearing potential must not take Arthfre without using reliable contraceptive measures.

Interactions:

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.