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Erocot O is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Erocot O depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Erocot O 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
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Is the use of Erocot O safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Erocot O for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Erocot O safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Erocot O for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Erocot O on the Kidneys?
Erocot O is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Erocot O on the Liver?
Using Erocot O does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Erocot O on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Erocot O for the heart.
Erocot O 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 Erocot O unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Erocot O habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Erocot O is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Erocot O
You can take Erocot O with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Erocot O
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Erocot O with alcohol.
No, Erocot 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.
Yes, Erocot O may cause constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.
Yes, you can take Erocot O with ranitidine. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, you are advised to take ranitidine 30 minutes before taking Erocot O.
Erocot 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.
Yes, Erocot O can be taken along with omeprazole at the same time. Omeprazole does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Erocot O. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, you are advised to take omeprazole 30 minutes before taking Erocot O.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Carafate
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 656-657
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1154-1155