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Castophene 0.19 G Tablet is used to treat the following -
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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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Is the use of Castophene 0.19 G Tablet 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.
Is the use of Castophene 0.19 G Tablet 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.
What is the effect of Castophene 0.19 G Tablet 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.
What is the effect of Castophene 0.19 G Tablet 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.
What is the effect of Castophene 0.19 G Tablet 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.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Castophene 0.19 G Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Castophene 0.19 G Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Castophene 0.19 G Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Castophene 0.19 G Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Castophene 0.19 G Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Castophene 0.19 G Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Castophene 0.19 G Tablet
Taking Castophene 0.19 G Tablet with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Castophene 0.19 G Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Castophene 0.19 G Tablet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 674