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Oxetafate is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Oxetafate depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Oxetafate is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Oxetafate safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Oxetafate 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 Oxetafate safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Oxetafate for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Oxetafate on the Kidneys?
Oxetafate does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oxetafate on the Liver?
Oxetafate is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Oxetafate on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Oxetafate for the heart.
Oxetafate 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 Oxetafate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oxetafate habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Oxetafate.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Oxetafate since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Oxetafate only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Oxetafate cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Oxetafate
Taking Oxetafate with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxetafate
Information about the interaction of Oxetafate and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Oxetafate does not contain sulfa. It contains sucralfate which is used in the treatment of duodenal ulcer.
No, Oxetafate does not case black stools. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing black stools after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
No, Oxetafate is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to use this drug without a doctor's advice because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, Oxetafate 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.
Usually, Oxetafate is given for short-term treatment for up to 8 weeks. You are advised to take Oxetafate 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