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Gemfate is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Gemfate depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Gemfate 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Gemfate safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Gemfate on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Gemfate safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Gemfate in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Gemfate on the Kidneys?
Gemfate is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Gemfate on the Liver?
Gemfate is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Gemfate on the Heart?
Gemfate is completely safe for the heart.
Gemfate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gemfate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gemfate habit forming or addictive?
Gemfate does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Gemfate
Taking Gemfate with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gemfate
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Gemfate with alcohol will be.
No, Gemfate does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight gain after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
No, Gemfate does not cause high blood pressure. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
No, Gemfate should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because discontinuing this drug on your own might worsen your current medical condition. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Gemfate can be taken along with omeprazole at the same time. Omeprazole does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Gemfate . Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, you are advised to take omeprazole 30 minutes before taking Gemfate .
Usually, Gemfate is given for short-term treatment for up to 8 weeks. You are advised to take Gemfate as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Taking this drug beyond that period might not be good for you because it can lead to unintended side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Carafate
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 656-657
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1154-1155