Sufrate Suspension is used to treat the following -
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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sufrate Suspension is used -
Common
Is the use of Sufrate Suspension safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Sufrate for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Sufrate Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Sufrate in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Sufrate Suspension on the Kidneys?
Using Sufrate does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Sufrate Suspension on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Sufrate on the liver.
What is the effect of Sufrate Suspension on the Heart?
Sufrate is not harmful for the heart.
Sufrate Suspension 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 Sufrate Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sufrate Suspension habit forming or addictive?
Sufrate Suspension does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Sufrate Suspension since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Sufrate Suspension only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Sufrate Suspension for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sufrate Suspension
Taking Sufrate Suspension with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sufrate Suspension
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Sufrate Suspension with alcohol.
Yes, you can take Sufrate with ranitidine. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, you are advised to take ranitidine 30 minutes before taking Sufrate.
No, Sufrate should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because discontinuing this drug on your own might worsen your current medical condition. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Sufrate 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.
Take Sufrate 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. Sufrate 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.
Yes, Sufrate can be taken along with omeprazole at the same time. Omeprazole does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Sufrate. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, you are advised to take omeprazole 30 minutes before taking Sufrate.
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