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

Zanfoate Benefits & Uses

Zanfoate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)
GERD
Peptic Ulcer
Heartburn

Other Benefits

Zanfoate 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

Zanfoate Related Warnings

Is the use of Zanfoate safe for pregnant women?

Zanfoate is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Zanfoate safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Zanfoate. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Zanfoate on the Kidneys?

Using Zanfoate does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Zanfoate on the Liver?

Zanfoate is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Zanfoate on the Heart?

Using Zanfoate does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Zanfoate with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Atazanavir

Emtricitabine

Methotrexate

Nelfinavir

Moderate

Zanfoate Contraindications

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

Gastric Cancer
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Osteoporosis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Zanfoate

Is this Zanfoate habit forming or addictive?

Zanfoate does not cause addiction.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Zanfoate can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, the use of Zanfoate is considered safe.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Zanfoate cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Zanfoate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zanfoate

It is safe to take Zanfoate with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zanfoate

Taking alcohol with Zanfoate can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Zanfoate

Question over 4 years ago

Is Zanfoate and omeprazole same?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Zanfoate and omeprazole is the same. Both are proton pump inhibitor and used to treat hyperacidity and ulcer.

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Zanfoate?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Take Zanfoate as long as your doctor has recommended you to take it. Do not exceed the prescribed dose. Consult your doctor if there is no symptomatic relief.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Zanfoate on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Om Shah MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuation of Zanfoate on your own can cause rebound effects. So, it advisable to take this drug as directed by the doctor and do not discontinue medicine on your own.

Question over 4 years ago

Why Zanfoate is given along with vitamine B 12?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

This is because long-term use of Zanfoate can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acids which are required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking [medicine] for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Zanfoate heal ulcer?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Zanfoate helps in the preventing and healing the ulcer. It is one of the main uses of this drug. However, your doctor may also suggest other medicines to heal stomach ulcers completely.