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

Elphate Information

Elphate is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. Peptic Ulcer are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Elphate have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Elphate is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Elphate are Constipation. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Elphate as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Elphate normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Elphate's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Elphate related warnings talks about Elphate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Elphate can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Elphate in conditions like Diabetes. Some other conditions that can be affected by Elphate are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Elphate may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

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

Elphate Benefits & Uses
Elphate Dosage & How to Take
Elphate Side Effects
Elphate Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Elphate with Other Drugs
Elphate Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Elphate
Elphate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Elphate Benefits & Uses

Elphate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Peptic Ulcer

Other Benefits

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

Elphate 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: Mouth ulcer 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: Mouth ulcer 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: Mouth ulcer 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: Mouth ulcer 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

Elphate Related Warnings

Is the use of Elphate safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Elphate in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Elphate safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Elphate for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Elphate on the Kidneys?

Elphate rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Elphate on the Liver?

Elphate is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Elphate on the Heart?

Elphate is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Elphate with Other Drugs

Elphate 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

Elphate Contraindications

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

Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Hypophosphatasia

Frequently asked Questions about Elphate

Is this Elphate habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Elphate.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Elphate. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Elphate should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Elphate is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Elphate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Elphate

Taking Elphate with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Elphate

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Elphate

Question over 4 years ago

Does Elphate treat GERD?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Elphate 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Elphate treat gastritis?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Elphate can treat gastritis. It is used in the treatment of gastritis because it forms a protective layer in the gastrointestinal lining which helps in providing relief from gastric inflammation.

Question about 4 years ago

Can I take Elphate and Pantoprazole together?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, you can take Elphate and pantoprazole together because no harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, you are advised to take pantoprazole 30 minutes before taking Elphate.

Question about 4 years ago

Can I take Elphate with ranitidine?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Elphate with ranitidine. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, you are advised to take ranitidine 30 minutes before taking Elphate.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I use Elphate without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, Elphate is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to use this drug without a doctor's advice because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.