Delfate O Syrup
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Dr. Edwin Lab |
Active Ingredient | Sucralfate (1000mg) + Oxetacaine (20mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
User Rating | 4.8 |
User Reviews | 654 |
FAQ
Delfate O Syrup Reviews
Delfate O is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. 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 healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Do not take it for more than the recommended duration as long-term administration may have harmful effects on the health.
The most common side effects are constipation, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, insomnia, and allergic reaction. These are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any side effects. To overcome constipation, you should add fiber-rich foods in your diet and stay hydrated. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Lifestyle modifications like having cold milk and avoiding hot tea, coffee, spicy food or chocolate can help you to get better results.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
How Delfate O Syrup Works
How to Use Delfate O Syrup
Benefits of Delfate O Syrup
- In Treatment of Stomach ulcers: Stomach ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the stomach. Delfate O is used to treat stomach ulcers. Delfate O 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.
- In Treatment of Acidity: Acidity is a condition when your stomach produces more acid than is needed for the digestion of food. Delfate O helps treat acidity. Delfate O gives relief from burning sensation and stomach pain associated with acidity.
- In Treatment of Heartburn: Heartburn is a burning feeling in your chest caused by stomach acids travelling back up towards your throat and mouth. Delfate O works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach makes and relieves the burning sensation and pain associated with heartburn. You can also take control of heartburn with few lifestyle changes. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller, more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Avoid eating within 3-4 hours of going to bed.
Uses of Delfate O Syrup
- Treatment of Stomach ulcers
- Treatment of Acidity
- Treatment of Heartburn
Delfate O Syrup Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Avoid drinking anything immediately after taking this medicine as that can reduce its effectiveness.
- Take it on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
- Do not take antacid medicines half an hour before or after taking this medicine.
- Delfate O helps treat acidity, heartburn and stomach ulcers.
- 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.
- It may cause constipation. Drink plenty of water and eat more high-fibre foods. Inform your doctor if it becomes severe or doesn’t go away.
References
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