Macralfate O Information
Macralfate O Benefits & Uses
Macralfate O is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Mouth Ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)
- GERD
- Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)
- Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)
Macralfate 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Macralfate O Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Macralfate 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
Macralfate O Related Warnings
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Is the use of Macralfate O safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Macralfate O will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Unknown -
Is the use of Macralfate O safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Macralfate O for breastfeeding women are not known.
Unknown -
What is the effect of Macralfate O on the Kidneys?
Macralfate O does not damage the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Macralfate O on the Liver?
Using Macralfate O does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
Safe -
What is the effect of Macralfate O on the Heart?
Using Macralfate O does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Macralfate O with Other Drugs
Macralfate O should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Macralfate O Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Macralfate O unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Diabetes
- Kidney Disease
- Hypophosphatasia
- Allergy
Frequently asked Questions about Macralfate O
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Is this Macralfate O habit forming or addictive?
Macralfate O does not cause addiction.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Macralfate O since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Macralfate O only on doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Macralfate O cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
No
Macralfate O Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Macralfate O
It is safe to take Macralfate O with food.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Macralfate O
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Macralfate O.
Unknown
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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
