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Carafil 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Carafil is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Carafil safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Carafil during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Carafil safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Carafil for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Carafil on the Kidneys?
Carafil rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Carafil on the Liver?
Carafil is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Carafil on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Carafil for the heart.
Carafil 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 unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Carafil habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Carafil is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Carafil. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Carafil is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Carafil is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Carafil
It is safe to take Carafil with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Carafil
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Carafil with alcohol.
No, Carafil does not cause high blood pressure. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
No, Carafil 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, Carafil can be taken along with omeprazole at the same time. Omeprazole does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Carafil. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, you are advised to take omeprazole 30 minutes before taking Carafil.
Carafil 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 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
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1154-1155