Acifate O: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Acifate O Information

Acifate O is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. The alternative uses of Acifate O have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Acifate O depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Acifate O also has some side effects, the most common being Constipation, Rash. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Acifate O as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Acifate O normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Acifate O is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Acifate O has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Acifate O related warnings section.

Acifate O is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Diabetes, Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Acifate O have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Acifate O have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Acifate O, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Acifate O Benefits & Uses
Acifate O Dosage & How to Take
Acifate O Side Effects
Acifate O Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Acifate O with Other Drugs
Acifate O Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Acifate O
Acifate O Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Acifate O Benefits & Uses

Acifate O is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Peptic Ulcer (Read More - Gentle and Natural: Best Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers)

Acifate O Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 8 weeks Special Instructions: strength 1 g sucralfate and 20 mg oxetacaine in 10 ml
Geriatric	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 8 weeks Special Instructions: strength 1 g sucralfate and 20 mg oxetacaine in 10 ml

Acifate O Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acifate O is used -

Moderate

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)

Mild

Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)
Urticaria
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
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Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)
Drowsiness
Dry Mouth
Vertigo

Common

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Rash

Unknown

Loss of appetite

Acifate O Related Warnings

Is the use of Acifate O safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Acifate O will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Acifate O safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Acifate O on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Acifate O will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Acifate O on the Kidneys?

Using Acifate O does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Acifate O on the Liver?

Using Acifate O does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Acifate O on the Heart?

Acifate O is completely safe for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Acifate O with Other Drugs

Acifate O should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Calcium

Moderate

Amoxicillin

Clarithromycin

Digoxin

Abacavir

Mild

Lansoprazole

Acifate O Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acifate O unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Hypophosphatasia
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Acifate O

Is this Acifate O habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Acifate O has not been reported.

Acifate O Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acifate O

You can take Acifate O with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acifate O

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Acifate O and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Frequently asked Questions about Acifate O

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Acifate O with omeprazole?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Acifate O can be taken along with omeprazole at the same time. Omeprazole does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Acifate O. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, you are advised to take omeprazole 30 minutes before taking Acifate O.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Acifate O on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

No, Acifate O 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Acifate O treat gastritis?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Acifate O can treat gastritis. It is used in the treatment of gastritis because it forms a protective layer in the gastrointestinal lining which helps in providing relief from gastric inflammation.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Acifate O contain sulfa?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Acifate O does not contain sulfa. It contains sucralfate which is used in the treatment of duodenal ulcer.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Acifate O?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Acifate O is a brand name of sucralfate and it is available in the form of tablet, syrup, and suspension. It is a prescription drug which is used for the treatment of duodenal ulcer. It is also used off-label to prevent stress ulcer.