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Acicot is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Acicot safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Acicot for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Acicot safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Acicot in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Acicot is unavailable.
What is the effect of Acicot on the Kidneys?
Acicot has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Acicot on the Liver?
Using Acicot does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Acicot on the Heart?
Acicot is not harmful for the heart.
Acicot should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acicot unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acicot habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Acicot is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Acicot, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Acicot can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Acicot only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Acicot is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Acicot
It is safe to take Acicot with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acicot
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Acicot.
No, Acicot does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight gain after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Acicot can treat gastritis. It is used in the treatment of gastritis because it forms a protective layer in the gastrointestinal lining which helps in providing relief from gastric inflammation.
No, Acicot does not contain sulfa. It contains sucralfate which is used in the treatment of duodenal ulcer.
Acicot is a brand name of sucralfate and it is available in the form of tablet, syrup, and suspension. It is a prescription drug which is used for the treatment of duodenal ulcer. It is also used off-label to prevent stress ulcer.
Yes, Acicot might cause gas (flatulence). It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind gas is unknown. If you are experiencing excessive gas trouble after taking this drug then you are advised to take an antiflatulent drug such as simethicone.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Carafate
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 656-657
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