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Sufate O is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. Sufate O also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Sufate O depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Sufate O include Constipation, Rash. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Sufate O as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Sufate O are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Sufate O is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Sufate O's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Sufate O related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Diabetes, Allergy must refrain from the use of Sufate O since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Sufate O contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Sufate O have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Sufate O, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Sufate O 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 Sufate O safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Sufate O 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 Sufate O safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Sufate O for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Sufate O on the Kidneys?
Sufate O is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Sufate O on the Liver?
Sufate O is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Sufate O on the Heart?
Using Sufate O does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Sufate O 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 Sufate O unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sufate O habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Sufate O is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Sufate O
You can take Sufate O with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sufate O
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Sufate O with alcohol will be.
No, Sufate O is not an antacid. It contains sucralfate which works by forming a protective coating in the gastrointestinal lining and provide relief from acidity and other stomach related issues.
No, Sufate O 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.
Yes, Sufate O may cause constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.
No, Sufate O does not contain sulfa. It contains sucralfate which is used in the treatment of duodenal ulcer.
Yes, you can take Sufate O with ranitidine. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, you are advised to take ranitidine 30 minutes before taking Sufate O.
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