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Carafil is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Carafil depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
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?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Carafil in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Carafil safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Carafil on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Carafil will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Carafil on the Kidneys?
Carafil rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Carafil on the Liver?
Carafil does not damage 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, you will not get addicted to Carafil.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Carafil, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Carafil can make you drowsy.
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
Taking Carafil with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Carafil
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Carafil and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Carafil may cause constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.
Yes, Carafil might help with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) but there is insufficient scientific data available for its use in IBS. Since it is a prescription drug you are advised to not take it by yourself.
Yes, Carafil 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.
No, Carafil does not contain sulfa. It contains sucralfate which is used in the treatment of duodenal ulcer.
No, Carafil does not cause high blood pressure. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
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
