Oxetafate: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Oxetafate Benefits & Uses

Oxetafate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Peptic Ulcer

Other Benefits

Mouth Ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)
GERD
Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)
Gastritis

Oxetafate 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: Mouth ulcer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: swish and spit or swish and swallow as per doctor guidance
Geriatric	Disease: Mouth ulcer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: swish and spit or swish and swallow as per doctor guidance
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Mouth ulcer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: swish and spit or swish and swallow as per doctor guidance
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Mouth ulcer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: swish and spit or swish and swallow as per doctor guidance

Oxetafate Related Warnings

Is the use of Oxetafate safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Oxetafate in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Oxetafate safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Oxetafate for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Oxetafate on the Kidneys?

Oxetafate does not damage the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Oxetafate on the Liver?

Oxetafate is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Oxetafate on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Oxetafate for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Oxetafate with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Calcium

Moderate

Amoxicillin

Clarithromycin

Digoxin

Abacavir

Mild

Lansoprazole

Oxetafate Contraindications

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

Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Hypophosphatasia
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Oxetafate

Is this Oxetafate habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Oxetafate.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Oxetafate since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Oxetafate only as per medical advice.

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

No, Oxetafate cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Oxetafate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oxetafate

Taking Oxetafate with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxetafate

Information about the interaction of Oxetafate and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Oxetafate

Question over 4 years ago

Does Oxetafate contain sulfa?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Oxetafate does not contain sulfa. It contains sucralfate which is used in the treatment of duodenal ulcer.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Oxetafate cause black stools?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

No, Oxetafate does not case black stools. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing black stools after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I use Oxetafate without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, Oxetafate 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Oxetafate treat GERD?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Oxetafate might be helpful in treating GERD. It helps in GERD by forming a protective layer on the wall of the gastrointestinal tract as well esophagus that protects the symptoms of GERD such as heartburn and acidity.

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely use Oxetafate?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Usually, Oxetafate is given for short-term treatment for up to 8 weeks. You are advised to take Oxetafate as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Taking this drug beyond that period might not be good for you because it can lead to unintended side effects.