Solofate 1000mg Oral Suspension
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Ernst Pharmacia |
Active Ingredient | Sucralfate (1000mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Disaccharide Sulfates |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
Action Class | Anti-Ulcerants |
User Rating | 4.6 |
User Reviews | 536 |
FAQ
Solofate 1000mg Oral Suspension Reviews
Solofate 1000mg is taken one hour before meals preferably at bedtime in the dose and duration advised by the 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.
The most common side effect of Solofate 1000mg are constipation and headache. To prevent constipation, take plenty of fluids while on treatment with this medicine. Dizziness and sleepiness may occasionally occur, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Before taking Solofate 1000mg inform the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Do not take antacids within two hours of taking Solofate 1000mg.
How Solofate 1000mg Oral Suspension Works
How to Use Solofate 1000mg Oral Suspension
Benefits of Solofate 1000mg Oral Suspension
- In Treatment of Intestinal ulcers: Intestinal ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the intestine. Solofate 1000mg is used to treat intestinal ulcers. Solofate 1000mg works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach makes, preventing further damage to the ulcer, and heals naturally. Solofate 1000mg also reduces pain and bleeding associated with intestinal ulcers. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer. You need to keep taking Solofate 1000mg as prescribed by the doctor for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
- In Treatment of Stomach ulcers: Stomach ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the stomach. Solofate 1000mg is used to treat stomach ulcers. Solofate 1000mg covers the damaged ulcer tissue in the stomach and protects it against stomach acid or further injury. This helps ulcers heal more quickly. $also gives relief from pain and discomfort in the stomach associated with stomach ulcers. You need to keep taking the medicine as it is prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
Uses of Solofate 1000mg Oral Suspension
- Treatment of Intestinal ulcers
- Treatment of Stomach ulcers
Solofate 1000mg Oral Suspension Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Solofate 1000mg aids in healing of ulcers in the stomach and intestine.
- Do not take antacids 30 minutes before or after taking this medication.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Solofate 1000mg can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Take Solofate 1000mg on an empty stomach, preferably 1 hour before a meal.
- Take it on an empty stomach, preferably 1 hour before a meal.
- Inform your doctor if you have a kidney disorder.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Solofate 1000mg can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- It may take 4-6 weeks or more for the ulcers to heal completely. Do not stop taking the medicine until your doctor tells you to.
- Do not take antacids 30 minutes before or after taking this medication.
- It may take 4-6 weeks or more for the ulcers to heal completely. Do not stop taking the medicine until your doctor tells you to.
- Inform your doctor if you have a kidney disorder.
References
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