Durafate Oral Suspension is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity, stomach ulcer, and heartburn. It helps in relieving the symptoms of acidity and ulcers such as stomach pain or irritation. It also neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and helps in the easy passage of gas.

Durafate Oral Suspension 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.

Uses of Durafate Oral Suspension

Benefits of Durafate Oral Suspension

In Treatment of Acidity

Acidity is a condition when your stomach produces more acid than is needed for the digestion of food. Durafate Oral Suspension helps treat acidity. Durafate Oral Suspension 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. Durafate Oral Suspension 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.

In Treatment of Stomach ulcers

Stomach ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the stomach. Durafate Oral Suspension is used to treat stomach ulcers. Durafate Oral Suspension 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.

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Side effects of Durafate Oral Suspension

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 Durafate

Constipation
Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Allergic reaction

How to use Durafate Oral Suspension

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Durafate Oral Suspension is to be taken empty stomach.

How Durafate Oral Suspension works

Durafate Oral Suspension is a combination of two medicines: Sucralfate and Oxetacaine / Oxethazaine. Sucralfate is a medication to treat ulcers. It covers the damaged ulcer tissue in the stomach and protects it from acid or injury to facilitate healing. Oxetacaine / Oxethazaine is a local anesthetic whose numbing effect provides fast relief from pain caused due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Durafate Oral Suspension. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Durafate Oral Suspension during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Durafate Oral Suspension 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

Durafate Oral Suspension may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Durafate Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Durafate Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Durafate Oral Suspension in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Durafate Oral Suspension?

If you miss a dose of Durafate Oral Suspension, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Durafate Oral Suspension helps treat acidity, heartburn and stomach ulcers.
Take it on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Avoid drinking anything immediately after taking this medicine as that can reduce its effectiveness.
Do not take antacid medicines half an hour before or after taking this medicine.
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.
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.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Patient concerns

Constipated .heaviness in stomach acidity heartburn

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

rabekind DSR once daily in empty stomach for 1 weeksyrup DUPHALAC 10 ml in night for 1 week

Im suffering from regular acidity heartburn and stomach disorder. what shoud i do

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

take avipattuikar churan1 spoon twice, amlapittamishran suspension 10 ml twice before meal, kaamdudha ras 1 tab t

Heartburn Mental disorder Depression Frequent persistent heartburn Gastroesophageal reflux disease Irritable bowel syndrome Indigestion Back flow of acid from stomach Difficulty in swallowing Inflammation of esophagus Excess acid secretion by stomach Intestinal or stomach ulcers

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

You need to be examined in clinic to reach a diagnosis and then appropriate medicine can be prescribed

A lot of acidity produces in stomach and heartburn occurs at night.Don't want to use antacids.

Shikha Mishra

Dietetics/Nutrition

eat 6-7 meals per day, which consist fruits, nuts, buttermilk,sprouts,idly,curd eggs,sprouts homecooked food. Drink 3-4 litters of water limit your sugar consumption to 2 spoon per day. Be active whole day for personalized diet chart write to me on [email protected] do minimum 45 min exercise everyday like yoga, cardio

FAQs

Why is Durafate Oral Suspension prescribed?

Durafate Oral Suspension is prescribed for the treatment of acidity, heartburn and stomach ulcers.

How should I take Durafate Oral Suspension?

Take Durafate Oral Suspension on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.

Can I drink water after taking Durafate Oral Suspension?

Avoid drinking anything immediately after taking Durafate Oral Suspension as that can reduce the effectiveness of this medicine.

Can the use of Durafate Oral Suspension cause constipation?

Yes, Durafate Oral Suspension contains Sucralfate, which can cause constipation. To prevent constipation, eat high-fiber foods like vegetables, fruits and cereals. Drink plenty of water. Exercise regularly by engaging in activities like swimming, jogging or take a short walk. Talk to your doctor about treating constipation if it persists for a long time.

Can I stop taking Durafate Oral Suspension when my symptoms are relieved?

No, take Durafate Oral Suspension for the full prescribed length of time even if you feel better. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.

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