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Castophene is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Castophene also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Castophene is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Castophene as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Castophene are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Castophene is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Castophene related warnings talks about Castophene's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Castophene are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Castophene may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Castophene is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Castophene is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Castophene in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Castophene safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Castophene on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Castophene will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Castophene 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 on the Liver?
Information about safety of Castophene for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Castophene on the Heart?
Information about safety of Castophene for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Castophene should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Castophene unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Castophene habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Castophene is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Castophene, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Castophene can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Castophene is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Castophene in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Castophene
Taking Castophene with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Castophene
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Castophene.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 674