Histolaf Information

Histolaf is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Histolaf also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Histolaf. 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.

Histolaf also has some side effects, the most common being Constipation, Diarrhoea, Rash. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Histolaf as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Histolaf are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Histolaf is Unknown for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Histolaf's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

The section on Histolaf contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Histolaf have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Histolaf, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Histolaf Benefits & Uses
Histolaf Dosage & How to Take
Histolaf Side Effects
Histolaf Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Histolaf with Other Drugs
Histolaf Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Histolaf
Histolaf Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Histolaf Benefits & Uses

Histolaf is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Peptic Ulcer

Other Benefits

Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)
GERD

Histolaf 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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Histolaf Related Warnings

Is the use of Histolaf safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Histolaf for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Histolaf safe during breastfeeding?

Histolaf may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Histolaf on the Kidneys?

Histolaf has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Histolaf on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Histolaf on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Histolaf on the Heart?

Histolaf is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Histolaf with Other Drugs

Histolaf should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Atazanavir

Cefpodoxime

Histolaf Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Histolaf unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Histolaf

Is this Histolaf habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Histolaf has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Histolaf you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Histolaf only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Histolaf cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Histolaf Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Histolaf

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Histolaf together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Histolaf

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Histolaf with alcohol.

Unknown