Sanfate is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. It is typically used for the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Other than this, Sanfate has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Sanfate depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Sanfate also has some side effects, the most common being Constipation. While these are the most often observed Sanfate side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Sanfate are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Sanfate is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Sanfate related warnings talks about Sanfate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Sanfate is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diabetes as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Sanfate are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Sanfate may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Sanfate is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Sanfate 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 |
| 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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Is the use of Sanfate safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Sanfate will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Sanfate safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Sanfate for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Sanfate on the Kidneys?
Sanfate has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sanfate on the Liver?
Sanfate is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Sanfate on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Sanfate for the heart.
Sanfate 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 Sanfate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sanfate habit forming or addictive?
Sanfate is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Sanfate. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Sanfate only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Sanfate is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sanfate
You can take Sanfate with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sanfate
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Sanfate with alcohol will be.
Usually, Sanfate is given for short-term treatment for up to 8 weeks. You are advised to take Sanfate 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.
Yes, you can take Sanfate with ranitidine. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, you are advised to take ranitidine 30 minutes before taking Sanfate.
Yes, Sanfate can be taken along with omeprazole at the same time. Omeprazole does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Sanfate. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, you are advised to take omeprazole 30 minutes before taking Sanfate.
Yes, Sanfate 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.
Take Sanfate 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. Sanfate should be taken empty stomach,1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after the meal so that it can form a protective coating in the gastrointestinal lining. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper kidney function.
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