Acifate O Information
Acifate O is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. The alternative uses of Acifate O have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Acifate O 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Acifate O also has some side effects, the most common being Constipation, Rash. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Acifate O as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Acifate O normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Acifate O is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Acifate O has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Acifate O related warnings section.
Acifate O is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Diabetes, Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Acifate O have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Acifate O have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Acifate O, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Acifate O Benefits & Uses
Acifate O is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
Acifate O Dosage & How to Take
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
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Acifate O Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acifate O is used -
Moderate
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
Mild
- Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)
- Urticaria
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- पेट की गैस
- Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)
- Drowsiness
- Dry Mouth
- Vertigo
Common
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
- Rash
Unknown
- Loss of appetite
Acifate O Related Warnings
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Is the use of Acifate O safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Acifate O will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
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Is the use of Acifate O safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Acifate O on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Acifate O will cause side effects or not.
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What is the effect of Acifate O on the Kidneys?
Using Acifate O does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
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What is the effect of Acifate O on the Liver?
Using Acifate O does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
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What is the effect of Acifate O on the Heart?
Acifate O is completely safe for the heart.
Severe Interaction of Acifate O with Other Drugs
Acifate O should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Acifate O Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acifate O unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Diabetes
- Kidney Disease
- Hypophosphatasia
- Allergy
Frequently asked Questions about Acifate O
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Is this Acifate O habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Acifate O has not been reported.
Acifate O Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Acifate O
You can take Acifate O with food.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Acifate O
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Acifate O and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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This medicine data has been created by -
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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
