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Sufrate is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream, Suspension. Sufrate also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Sufrate. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Sufrate are Application Site Irritation. Usually, these side effects of Sufrate go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Sufrate's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Sufrate related warnings talks about Sufrate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Sufrate can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Sufrate in conditions like Allergy.
Drug reaction of Sufrate with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Sufrate is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Sufrate 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
Is the use of Sufrate safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Sufrate will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Sufrate safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Sufrate on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Sufrate will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Sufrate on the Kidneys?
Using Sufrate does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Sufrate on the Liver?
Sufrate is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Sufrate on the Heart?
Sufrate is completely safe for the heart.
Sufrate 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 Sufrate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sufrate habit forming or addictive?
Sufrate does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Sufrate will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Sufrate only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Sufrate is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sufrate
Taking Sufrate with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sufrate
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Sufrate.
Yes, you can take Sufrate with ranitidine. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, you are advised to take ranitidine 30 minutes before taking Sufrate.
No, Sufrate 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.
No, Sufrate 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.
Take Sufrate 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. Sufrate should be taken empty stomach,1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after the meal so that it can form a protective coating in the gastrointestinal lining. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper kidney function.
Yes, Sufrate can be taken along with omeprazole at the same time. Omeprazole does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Sufrate. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, you are advised to take omeprazole 30 minutes before taking Sufrate.
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