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Cremaffin Fresh Tablet

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Product introduction

Cremaffin Fresh Tablet is a medicine used to treat constipation. It is a laxative and helps you empty your bowels. Sometimes it is used by hospitals before surgery or some internal examinations or treatments. It works by increasing the movement in the intestine.

Cremaffin Fresh Tablet is best taken at night when it is used to treat constipation. It should be swallowed whole and must not be chewed, broken or crushed. It is recommended to start with the lowest dose and increase if you need to, but do not exceed the maximum daily dose. You should not use this medicine for more than the recommended days unless your doctor tells you to. Some lifestyle changes can help with constipation, for example drinking plenty of fluids, exercise regularly, eating more fiber-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, and cereals.

The most common side effects of taking this medicine are vomiting, stomach pain, and nausea. These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days. If they persist, your doctor may suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.

Before using this medicine you should tell your doctor if you have a blockage in your bowel, upset stomach or your bowel movements have been different for more than two weeks. Some medicines and some foods can interfere with the way this medicine works so discuss this with your doctor to make sure you are safe. You should not normally take other treatments for constipation while using this medicine and should also avoid dairy products at the same time. Cremaffin Fresh Tablet is not generally recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Cremaffin Tablet


Side effects of Cremaffin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cremaffin

  • Vomiting
  • Bloating
  • Nausea
  • Stomach cramp

How to use Cremaffin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cremaffin Fresh Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Cremaffin Tablet works

Cremaffin Fresh Tablet is a laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines, thereby facilitating the passage of stool.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cremaffin Fresh Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cremaffin Fresh Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cremaffin Fresh Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Cremaffin Fresh Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Patients may experience dizziness and/or syncope due to a vasovagal response (e.g. to abdominal spasm). If patients experience abdominal spasm they should avoid driving.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Cremaffin Fresh Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Cremaffin Fresh Tablet is generally not advised if there is associated vomiting as the loss of body water can be harmful to kidney function.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Cremaffin Fresh Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Cremaffin Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Cremaffin Fresh Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

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Quick tips

  • Together with Cremaffin Fresh Tablet, taking a fiber-rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits and green leafy vegetables, is essential to maintain healthy bowel function.
  • Avoid taking a Cremaffin Fresh Tablet for more than 1 week, unless prescribed by the doctor, as it leads to dependency on the laxative action to produce a bowel movement. 
  • Take Cremaffin Fresh Tablet after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
  • Cremaffin Fresh Tablet should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.
  • Together with Cremaffin Fresh Tablet, taking a fiber-rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits and green leafy vegetables, is essential to maintain healthy bowel function.
  • Avoid taking a Cremaffin Fresh Tablet for more than 1 week, unless prescribed by the doctor, as it leads to dependency on the laxative action to produce a bowel movement. 
  • Take Cremaffin Fresh Tablet after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
  • Cremaffin Fresh Tablet should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Diphenylmethane Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Stimulant Laxatives / Purgatives

Interaction with drugs

Taking Cremaffin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in heart rhythm. Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in heart rhythm. Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in heart rhythm. Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in heart rhythm. Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in heart rhythm. Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Patient concerns

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About fart problem and solution I am having problems of fart in morning without smell. What should I do to avoid excessive farting Also I am having problem of constipation I chew tobacco and gutkha
Dr. Gurpreet Singh
Physician
Take tab pantoprazole 40mgAnd syrup cremaffin 1teaspoon at night to relieve constipation
I am suffering from piles and constipation, my stool get tighten in the morning so I faced a lot of difficulty in my regular vowel. Please give me solution and tell me some medicines which will be benifit to solve my problem.
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
Take Syrup Cremaffin 2 tsf at night. plenty of water and fresh fruits and vegetables. Don't strain while passing stools. Get yourself examined in the clinic to diagnose the cause
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FAQs

Is it safe to use Cremaffin Fresh Tablet?

Cremaffin Fresh Tablet is safe if you use it for a prescribed duration and dose as recommended by your doctor. In case of any side effects, consult your doctor.

Is Cremaffin Fresh Tablet a stimulant laxative?

Yes, Cremaffin Fresh Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives which increase bowel movements. Cremaffin Fresh Tablet is used for recent or long-term constipation. It can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor or radiological investigation.

Is Cremaffin Fresh Tablet habit forming?

Cremaffin Fresh Tablet can be habit-forming. Long-term use can make your body depend on the laxative for regular bowel movements, damage the bowel, cause malnutrition, and problems with the amounts of water and salts in your body. Do not use this medicine for longer than directed by your doctor. If your constipation keeps returning, consult your doctor.

Is Cremaffin Fresh Tablet effective?

Yes, Cremaffin Fresh Tablet is effective if used for an approved indication at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Can I take Cremaffin Fresh Tablet for constipation?

Cremaffin Fresh Tablet is used for the treatment of recent or long-term constipation. Cremaffin Fresh Tablet can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor or radiological investigation. Cremaffin Fresh Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives. Stimulant laxatives increase bowel movements, thus help in relieving constipation.

Can I take Cremaffin Fresh Tablet with senna?

Cremaffin Fresh Tablet and senna both belong to a group of medicines called laxatives. However, no drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Therefore, please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Can the use of Cremaffin Fresh Tablet help lose weight?

Cremaffin Fresh Tablet does not cause weight loss. Please consult your doctor in case you experience weight loss while taking Cremaffin Fresh Tablet or if you need treatment for weight management.

Does Cremaffin Fresh Tablet cause diarrhea?

Diarrhea is a common side effect of Cremaffin Fresh Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience intolerable diarrhea with Cremaffin Fresh Tablet.

Does Cremaffin Fresh Tablet cause cramping?

Abdominal cramps or pain is a common side effect of Cremaffin Fresh Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience cramps while taking Cremaffin Fresh Tablet.

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