Name: Lefumide 20mg
SKU: 24934
Availability: InStock

🧾 Product Overview Table

🏷️ Parameter	🔍 Details
🧬 Active Ingredient	Leflunomide
💊 Indication	Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis
🇺🇸 US Brand Equivalent	Arava (by Sanofi)
🏭 Manufacturer	Cipla Limited, India (Founded 1935)
📦 Packaging	10 tablets per strip
💊 Formulation Type	Oral tablet (20 mg strength)
🚚 Delivery Time	6 to 15 days (Ships globally: USA, UK, Australia)

🧬 Clinical Overview: What is Lefumide 20mg?
Lefumide 20mg is a higher-strength Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug (DMARD) used for long-term treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The active substance, Leflunomide, works by inhibiting pyrimidine synthesis, suppressing T-cell proliferation, and controlling autoimmune inflammation that damages joints.

Manufactured by Cipla Limited, a pioneer in generic pharmaceutical production, Lefumide 20mg offers a potent and cost-effective alternative to Arava, the US-branded formulation.

🎬 Educational Resource: Leflunomide in Autoimmune Diseases
Want to understand how Leflunomide helps manage arthritis?

🩺 Medical Expert Insight
Dr. Praveen Rao, Consultant Rheumatologist:
“Leflunomide at the 20mg dosage is ideal for maintenance therapy in autoimmune arthritis patients. Cipla’s Lefumide is globally recognized for its consistency and affordability.”

💉 Dosage & Administration Guide

💡 Indication	💊 Recommended Dosage	⏱️ Usage Notes
Rheumatoid Arthritis	20 mg once daily	Taken orally, same time each day
Psoriatic Arthritis	20 mg once daily	May be combined with folic acid or MTX

Take with or without food. Loading doses are typically avoided at this strength.

⚠️ Side Effects, Warnings & Storage

❗ Common Effects: Hair thinning, nausea, weight loss, diarrhea
🚨 Serious Risks: Liver damage, hypertension, interstitial lung disease, immunosuppression
❄️ Storage: Store below 30°C, protect from light and moisture
⚠️ Warnings: Avoid in pregnancy, active infections, and severe liver impairment. Regular liver enzyme monitoring is recommended.

🌍 Global Availability & Shipping Info

🌎 Country	📦 Shipping Available	💵 Price Estimate (10 tablets)	📜 Prescription Required
🇺🇸 USA	✅ Yes	$10–$18	Yes
🇬🇧 UK	✅ Yes	£8–£13	Yes
🇦🇺 Australia	✅ Yes	AUD 16–22	Yes

Dispatched via licensed Indian exporters with secure packaging.

💊 Medication Name	🏭 Manufacturer	🔗 Link
Folitrax 15mg	IPCA Laboratories	Folitrax 15mg
Saaz EC 500mg	IPCA Laboratories	Saaz EC 500mg
Imutrex 15mg	Cipla Ltd	Imutrex 15mg
HCQS 400mg	IPCA Laboratories	HCQS 400mg
Zyloric 300mg	GlaxoSmithKline	Zyloric 300mg

📚 External Medical References

🩺 Final Medical Disclaimer
This content is intended for educational purposes only. Please seek medical consultation before starting or altering any prescription regimen.