Anafortan Drop
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Abbott |
Active Ingredient | Camylofin (20mg/ml) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Alpha-Amino Acid Ester |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
Action Class | Anticholinergics |
User Rating | 4.4 |
User Reviews | 409 |
FAQ
Is constipation common after taking Anafortan?
Yes, constipation is a common side-effect of this medicine. To get relief, include fiber in your diet (fruits and vegetables), drink 8-10 glasses of fluids a day, and keep active. If you do not have a bowel movement for 2-3 days, consult your doctor.
Can I take any pain killer along with Anafortan?
It is advisable not to take any medications without consulting your doctor first. Self-medication can be risky and should be avoided.
For how long will I need to take Anafortan?
You will need to take this medicine as long as prescribed by your doctor. This depends on your condition and how you respond to the medicine.
When will I start feeling better after taking Anafortan?
Anafortan may take 1-2 hours to show its effectiveness. However, this depends on your condition, dosage, and response to treatment.
Is Anafortan a painkiller?
Anafortan is an anti-spasmodic medicine that works by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut to reduce abdominal pain and cramps.
Is Anafortan safe during pregnancy?
Anafortan is given during the active phase of labor to accelerate labor (when necessary) generally at 3cm of cervical dilatation. However, it should not be used during pregnancy unless prescribed by your doctor.
I am experiencing dryness in the mouth, is it due to Anafortan?
Yes, dryness in the mouth is a common side-effect of this medicine. Keep sipping water or try chewing sugar-free gum to get relief from dryness in the mouth.
What is Anafortan used for?
Anafortan is used to relieve symptoms such as a severe stomach pain, bloating, cramps, associated with various conditions such as painful periods, or menstrual cramps, abdominal pain caused by kidney stones, blockage of the urinary tract or bile duct.
What if you forget to take Anafortan?
If you miss a dose of Anafortan, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
Anafortan Drop Reviews
Anafortan is used to treat abdominal cramps. It helps to control sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby reduces cramps and pain.
Anafortan may be taken with or without food in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are palpitations, excessive thirst, dryness in mouth, reduced bronchial secretions, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), difficulty in urination, and constipation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
Inform your doctor before taking Anafortan if you are suffering from overactive thyroid, obstructive airway disease, or inflammation of the intestine (ulcerative colitis). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Anafortan may be taken with or without food in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are palpitations, excessive thirst, dryness in mouth, reduced bronchial secretions, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), difficulty in urination, and constipation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
Inform your doctor before taking Anafortan if you are suffering from overactive thyroid, obstructive airway disease, or inflammation of the intestine (ulcerative colitis). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
How Anafortan Drop Works
Anafortan is an anticholinergic which relaxes the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.
How to Use Anafortan Drop
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Anafortan may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Anafortan Drop
- In Abdominal cramp: Anafortan gives relief from abdominal pain and cramps. It relaxes the muscles in the stomach and intestine and stops sudden muscle contractions or spasms. By doing this, it relieves cramp, pain, bloating and discomfort. This can help you in doing your daily activities without any difficulties. Take this medicine as directed by your doctor.
Uses of Anafortan Drop
- Abdominal cramp
Anafortan Drop Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Anafortan in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Anafortan. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Anafortan alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Anafortan during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Anafortan during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Anafortan in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
- Do not skip any dose and finish the complete course even if you feel better.