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

Lozifate Information

Lozifate, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Secondary and off-label uses of Lozifate have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Lozifate depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of Lozifate include Constipation. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lozifate can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Lozifate normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Lozifate's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lozifate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Lozifate can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lozifate in conditions like Diabetes. Other contraindications of Lozifate have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Lozifate may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Lozifate is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Lozifate Benefits & Uses

Lozifate 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)

Lozifate 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

Lozifate Related Warnings

Is the use of Lozifate safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Lozifate on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Lozifate safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Lozifate on the Kidneys?

Lozifate has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Lozifate on the Liver?

Lozifate is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Lozifate on the Heart?

Lozifate is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Lozifate with Other Drugs

Lozifate 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

Lozifate Contraindications

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

Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Hypophosphatasia

Frequently asked Questions about Lozifate

Is this Lozifate habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Lozifate is addictive.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Lozifate as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Lozifate only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Lozifate cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Lozifate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lozifate

Taking Lozifate with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lozifate

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Lozifate and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Lozifate

Question over 4 years ago

Does Lozifate contain sulfa?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Lozifate does not contain sulfa. It contains sucralfate which is used in the treatment of duodenal ulcer.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Lozifate treat gastritis?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Lozifate 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 over 4 years ago

Does Lozifate treat GERD?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Lozifate 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 almost 5 years ago

Does Lozifate cause drowsiness?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Lozifate might cause drowsiness. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience drowsiness after taking this drug, then you are advised to not drive any vehicle or operate any machinery to avoid accidental injury.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Lozifate an antacid?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

No, Lozifate is not an antacid. It contains sucralfate which works by forming a protective coating in the gastrointestinal lining and provide relief from acidity and other stomach related issues.