Carafil O 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 Carafil O safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Carafil O during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Carafil O safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Carafil O in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Carafil O on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Carafil O on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Carafil O on the Liver?
Carafil O does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Carafil O on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Carafil O for the heart.
Carafil O 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 Carafil O unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Carafil O habit forming or addictive?
Carafil O is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Carafil O as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Carafil O is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Carafil O is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Carafil O
You can take Carafil O with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Carafil O
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Carafil O with alcohol will be.
Yes, you can take Carafil O and pantoprazole together because no harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, you are advised to take pantoprazole 30 minutes before taking Carafil O.
No, Carafil O is not an antacid. It contains sucralfate which works by forming a protective coating in the gastrointestinal lining and provide relief from acidity and other stomach related issues.
Yes, Carafil O might cause drowsiness. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience drowsiness after taking this drug, then you are advised to not drive any vehicle or operate any machinery to avoid accidental injury.
Carafil O 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.
No, Carafil O is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to use this drug without a doctor's advice because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
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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
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