Gifate
Gifate Products are primarily used for
Acidity, Heartburn, Stomach ulcers
About Gifate Products
Uses of Gifate Products
Gifate Products side effects
Common
Side Effect of Gifate is Constipation.
How Gifate Products work
Sucralfate + Oxetacaine 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.
Patient Concerns about Gifate Products
Frequently asked questions about Gifate Products
Frequently asked questions about Gifate Products
Q. What should you avoid when taking Gifate 500mg Oral Suspension?
It is advisable to avoid taking antacids within 30 minutes of taking Gifate 500mg Oral Suspension since this medicine can decrease the absorption of some antacids if taken together.
Q. How long after taking Gifate 500mg Oral Suspension can I eat?
Gifate 500mg Oral Suspension must be taken on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Q. Does Gifate 500mg Oral Suspension work immediately?
No, it takes around one to two weeks for the medicine to heal an ulcer of the stomach or intestine. But continue taking Gifate 500mg Oral Suspension for the duration as prescribed by your doctor for complete healing.
Q. Does Gifate 500mg Oral Suspension cause constipation?
Yes, constipation is one of the common side effects of Gifate 500mg Oral Suspension. Include fiber in your diet (fruits and vegetables), drink 8-10 glasses of fluids a day, and keep active. A stool softener (with a doctor's prescription) once or twice a day may prevent constipation. If you do not have a bowel movement for 2-3 days, consult your doctor.
Q. Is Gifate 500mg Oral Suspension an antibiotic/sulfa drug/pain-killer/PPI?
Gifate 500mg Oral Suspension is not an antibiotic/sulfa drug/ PPI (proton-pump inhibitor) or a pain-killer. It is an ulcer protective medicine
Q. Is Gifate 500mg Oral Suspension available or sold over the counter?
No. Gifate 500mg Oral Suspension is a prescription drug. It is not available or sold over the counter
Q. Is Gifate 500mg Oral Suspension gluten free?
Yes. Gifate 500mg Oral Suspension is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use
Q. Is Gifate 500mg Oral Suspension safe?
Yes. Gifate 500mg Oral Suspension is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor
Q. Can I take Gifate 500mg Oral Suspension with Prilosec/Nexium/ Tylenol/Zantac/ibuprofen/Pepto?
Yes. Gifate 500mg Oral Suspension can be taken with Prilosec/Nexium/ Tylenol/Zantac/ibuprofen and Pepto if prescribed by your doctor
Q. Does Gifate 500mg Oral Suspension cause headaches/weight gain/insomnia/ heartburn?
Gifate 500mg Oral Suspension does not cause headaches/weight gain/insomnia or heartburn. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor
Q. Is Gifate 500mg Oral Suspension a narcotic drug?
No. Gifate 500mg Oral Suspension is not a narcotic drug.
Products for Gifate
Gifate 500mg Oral Suspension
bottle of 200 ml Oral Suspension
MRP
₹176
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Gifate Oral Suspension
bottle of 200 ml Oral Suspension
MRP
₹210
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