Lefax

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Lefax drugs relieve a variety of digestive disorders. They mainly help with painful accumulations of gas in the gastrointestinal area. Here you can find out the most important facts about the application and mode of action of the drug.

This active ingredient is in Lefax

The active ingredient in Lefax is the so-called defoamer simeticon. This dissolves the pain-causing foam by lowering the surface tension of the gas bubbles. This allows the gases to be better absorbed by the intestinal wall and excreted through the intestine. Painful digestive discomfort is alleviated. The drug is excreted unchanged after passing through the intestine. The Lefax enzyme preparations also contain some enzymes that are important for digestion (proteins: lipase, amylase, protease), which help break down food components.

When is Lefax used?

The drugs are used for:

excessive gas build-up in the gastrointestinal tract, even after surgery
Disorders or complaints of the gastrointestinal function (feeling of fullness, premature feeling of satiety, flatulence (meteorism), belching)
upcoming diagnostic examinations of the abdomen (ultrasound, x-ray, gastrointestinal reflections)
Infant colic (intestinal cramps)
Poisoning with detergent as first aid

Lefax enzyme is also used to support a weakened digestive function.

What are the side effects of Lefax?

So far, no Lefax side effects have been observed with preparations without added enzymes. These funds are suitable for all age groups and are also well tolerated during pregnancy.

Very rarely does the use of Lefax enzyme lead to irritation of the oral mucosa in sensitive patients. In addition, occasional allergic reactions are possible. In people with cystic fibrosis (hereditary metabolic disease), taking a high dose of Lefax with enzymes can lead to intestinal obstruction.

Severe allergic reactions to the active ingredient or other components can be expressed by swelling of the face or airways with shortness of breath and a drop in blood pressure. In this case, the symptoms must be treated immediately by emergency medical care.

You should keep this in mind when using Lefax

The products must not be used in the event of hypersensitivity to the ingredients they contain.

Furthermore, the use of the variant with digestive enzymes during pancreatitis is not allowed. Children under the age of twelve, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid the drug as there are insufficient test results.

Since the drug contains various sugars (sucrose, glucose), you should consult your doctor if you have a known sugar intolerance.

So far, no interactions with other drugs are known. Nevertheless, it is advisable to inform your doctor or pharmacist about other medications you have taken in order to clarify any side effects.

Infants and young children

Up to the age of six, Lefax drops are available for easier use for children.

Depending on the dosage, the Lefax chewable tablets are taken three to four times a day and chewed thoroughly. It can also be taken before going to bed.

One or two tablets of the Lefax-Extra chewable tablets are taken one to three times a day with or after meals and chewed. These tablets are dosed in higher doses and help with more severe symptoms.

With the Lefax drops (pump dispenser) the following dosage scheme results according to age groups:

Infant: one to two pumps with meals
Children from one to six years: two pumps three to five times a day
Six years and over: two to four pumps three to five times a day

In preparation for diagnostic measures, the drops are started the day before the examination. The decision about the required dosage is made by the doctor.

The Lefax active ingredient is an immediate measure in the event of poisoning with surfactants (detergents, detergents, soaps). Depending on the severity of the poisoning, adults receive one to two tablespoons of the drops and children 0.5 to two teaspoons. After this initial measure, a doctor must be consulted immediately.

The enzyme Lefax preparation is taken one to three times a day (one or two tablets) with meals and chewed.

The drugs mentioned are easily tolerated and are also suitable for long-term use.

How to get Lefax

The drugs are available from pharmacies without a prescription.The doctor and pharmacist can determine a suitable dose of Lefax from the following products: