Castophene

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Castophene Information

Castophene is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Castophene also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Castophene is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Castophene as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Castophene 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 Castophene is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Castophene related warnings talks about Castophene's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Castophene are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Castophene may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Castophene is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.



Castophene Benefits & Uses

Castophene is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Castophene 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

Castophene Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Castophene safe for pregnant women?


    It is not known what effect Castophene will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

    Unknown
  • Is the use of Castophene safe during breastfeeding?


    In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Castophene in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Castophene is unavailable.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Castophene on the Kidneys?


    In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Castophene on kidney, information on safety of Castophene for kidney is unavailable.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Castophene on the Liver?


    In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Castophene on the liver, information on safety of Castophene for liver is unavailable.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Castophene on the Heart?


    No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Castophene on heart. So it is not known whether taking Castophene will cause side effects on heart or not.

    Unknown


Severe Interaction of Castophene with Other Drugs

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



Castophene Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Castophene

  • Is this Castophene habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Castophene.

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


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

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Castophene 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, Castophene cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Castophene Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Castophene


    Taking Castophene with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Castophene


    Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Castophene.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Castophene

Question almost 5 years ago

How to take Castophene?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Take Castophene once daily at bedtime or as advised by your doctor. It has to be taken with or without food because presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this drug to stay well hydrated.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Castophene cause abdominal pain?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Castophene may cause abdominal pain in some cases at the beginning of treatment due to higher doses. This effect is unharmful and reversible in nature. It resolves after a few days of treatment.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Castophene work?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

Castophene works by stimulating the intestinal mucosa and constricting the smooth muscle. However, now a day this medicine is no longer used because it has been reported that it causes cancer.

Question about 5 years ago

What is Castophene?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Castophene is a brand name of phenolphthalein and it is available in the form of a tablet. It belongs to the class of drug known as stimulant laxatives. It is a prescription drug which is used for the treatment of constipation.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Castophene cause diarrhea?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Castophene causes diarrhoea but the exact cause of diarrhoea is unknown. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, discuss it with your doctor immediately without any further delay.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 674



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