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Sft O is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suspension. Peptic Ulcer are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Sft O has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Sft O. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Sft O include Constipation. Some other side effects of Sft O have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Sft O go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Sft O is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Sft O related warnings talks about Sft O's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Sft O is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diabetes as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Sft O have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Sft O have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Sft O is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Sft O is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Sft O safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Sft O for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Sft O safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Sft O on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Sft O will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Sft O on the Kidneys?
Sft O rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sft O on the Liver?
Using Sft O does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Sft O on the Heart?
Sft O is completely safe for the heart.
Sft 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 Sft O unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sft O habit forming or addictive?
Sft O is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Sft O as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Sft O should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Sft O cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Sft O
Taking Sft O with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sft O
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Sft O and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Take Sft O 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. Sft O should be taken empty stomach,1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after the meal so that it can form a protective coating in the gastrointestinal lining. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper kidney function.
Usually, Sft O is given for short-term treatment for up to 8 weeks. You are advised to take Sft O as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Taking this drug beyond that period might not be good for you because it can lead to unintended side effects.
Yes, Sft 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, Sft O might be helpful in treating GERD. It helps in GERD by forming a protective layer on the wall of the gastrointestinal tract as well esophagus that protects the symptoms of GERD such as heartburn and acidity.
No, Sft O does not case black stools. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing black stools after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
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