Cafonate Benefits & Uses

Cafonate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Megaloblastic Anemia

Other Benefits

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Colorectal Cancer

Cafonate 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: Anemia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 332 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 5 Weekly Course Duration: 5 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Anemia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 332 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 5 Weekly Course Duration: 5 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Colorectal Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 332 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 5 Weekly Course Duration: 5 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Colorectal Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 332 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 5 Weekly Course Duration: 5 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cafonate Related Warnings

Is the use of Cafonate safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Cafonate. It is best to stop taking Cafonate immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Cafonate safe during breastfeeding?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Cafonate on the Kidneys?

Cafonate does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Cafonate on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Cafonate. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cafonate on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Cafonate. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Cafonate with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Primidone

Phenytoin

Phenobarbital

Fluorouracil

Cafonate Contraindications

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

Anemia
Allergy
Pernicious Anemia

Frequently asked Questions about Cafonate

Is this Cafonate habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Cafonate.

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

Cafonate does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Cafonate should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Cafonate is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Cafonate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cafonate

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Cafonate to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Cafonate

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cafonate with alcohol will be.

Unknown