Salfate: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Salfate Information

Salfate is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. The alternative uses of Salfate have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Salfate depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Salfate include Constipation. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Salfate can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Salfate are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Salfate's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Salfate related warnings talks about Salfate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Salfate is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diabetes as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Salfate contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Salfate may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Salfate, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Salfate Benefits & Uses

Salfate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Mouth Ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)
GERD
Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)

Salfate 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: Mouth ulcer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: swish and spit or swish and swallow as per doctor guidance
Geriatric	Disease: Mouth ulcer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: swish and spit or swish and swallow as per doctor guidance
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Mouth ulcer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: swish and spit or swish and swallow as per doctor guidance
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Mouth ulcer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: swish and spit or swish and swallow as per doctor guidance

Salfate Related Warnings

Is the use of Salfate safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Salfate during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Salfate safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Salfate for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Salfate on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Salfate on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Salfate on the Liver?

Using Salfate does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Salfate on the Heart?

You can take Salfate without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Salfate with Other Drugs

Salfate 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

Salfate Contraindications

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

Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Hypophosphatasia

Frequently asked Questions about Salfate

Is this Salfate habit forming or addictive?

Salfate does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Salfate you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Salfate only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Salfate for mental disorders.

No

Salfate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Salfate

Taking Salfate with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Salfate

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Salfate.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Salfate

Question over 5 years ago

Can Salfate cause constipation?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Salfate 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Salfate cause gas?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Salfate might cause gas (flatulence). It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind gas is unknown. If you are experiencing excessive gas trouble after taking this drug then you are advised to take an antiflatulent drug such as simethicone.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Salfate with omeprazole?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

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

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Salfate treat gastritis?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Salfate 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 almost 5 years ago

Is Salfate an antacid?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

No, Salfate is not an antacid. It contains sucralfate which works by forming a protective coating in the gastrointestinal lining and provide relief from acidity and other stomach related issues.