Axicralf O 1000mg/20mg Suspension

Axicralf O 1000mg/20mg 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. Axicralf O 1000mg/20mg 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.

• Treatment of Acidity
• Treatment of Heartburn
• Treatment of Stomach ulcers

Axicralf O 1000mg/20mg 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.

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. Axicralf O 1000mg/20mg Suspension is to be taken empty stomach.

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

AlcoholCAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Axicralf O 1000mg/20mg Suspension. Please consult your doctor.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Axicralf O 1000mg/20mg Suspension during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Axicralf O 1000mg/20mg Suspension during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

DrivingUNSAFE

Axicralf O 1000mg/20mg Suspension may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

KidneyCAUTION

Axicralf O 1000mg/20mg Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Axicralf O 1000mg/20mg Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Axicralf O 1000mg/20mg Suspension in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Axicralf O 1000mg/20mg 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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Gastro intestinal