Camostat Benefits & Uses

Camostat is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pancreatitis

Camostat 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: Pancreatitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Pancreatitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Camostat Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Camostat is used -

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Gastrointestinal discomfort

Unknown

Rash
Abnormal liver function
Diarrhoea
Increased Potassium level in Blood
Itching or burning
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Reduced blood platelets

Camostat Related Warnings

Is the use of Camostat safe for pregnant women?

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

Unknown
Is the use of Camostat safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Camostat on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Camostat on kidneys.

Unknown
What is the effect of Camostat on the Liver?

Information about safety of Camostat for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Camostat on the Heart?

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

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Camostat with Other Drugs

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

Camostat Contraindications

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

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Camostat

Is this Camostat habit forming or addictive?

Camostat is not addictive in nature.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Camostat as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Camostat should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Camostat in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Camostat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Camostat

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Camostat, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Camostat

Information about the interaction of Camostat and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown