Stalfate Benefits & Uses

Stalfate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Peptic Ulcer (Read More - Gentle and Natural: Best Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers)

Other Benefits

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

Stalfate 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

Stalfate Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Stalfate 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)

Stalfate Related Warnings

Is the use of Stalfate safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Stalfate on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Stalfate safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Stalfate in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Stalfate on the Kidneys?

Stalfate has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Stalfate on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Stalfate on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Stalfate on the Heart?

You can take Stalfate without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Stalfate with Other Drugs

Stalfate 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

Stalfate Contraindications

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

Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Hypophosphatasia

Frequently asked Questions about Stalfate

Is this Stalfate habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Stalfate is addictive.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Stalfate is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Stalfate is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Stalfate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Stalfate

Taking Stalfate with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Stalfate

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

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
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