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Acefate is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. Peptic Ulcer are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Acefate have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Acefate depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Acefate are Constipation. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Acefate as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Acefate go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Acefate is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Acefate related warnings talks about Acefate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Acefate is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diabetes as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Acefate have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Acefate have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Acefate, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Acefate 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acefate is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Acefate safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Acefate on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Acefate safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Acefate on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Acefate will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Acefate on the Kidneys?
Acefate rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Acefate on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Acefate on the liver.
What is the effect of Acefate on the Heart?
Acefate is not harmful for the heart.
Acefate 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 Acefate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acefate habit forming or addictive?
Acefate does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Acefate, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Acefate can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Acefate only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Acefate cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Acefate
It is safe to take Acefate with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acefate
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Acefate and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Acefate does not cause high blood pressure. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
No, Acefate should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because discontinuing this drug on your own might worsen your current medical condition. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, you can take Acefate and pantoprazole together because no harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, you are advised to take pantoprazole 30 minutes before taking Acefate.
Yes, you can take Acefate with ranitidine. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, you are advised to take ranitidine 30 minutes before taking Acefate.
No, Acefate does not contain sulfa. It contains sucralfate which is used in the treatment of duodenal ulcer.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1154-1155
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
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1154-1155
