Carnozin SF Syrup

About this Medicine

Carnozin SF Syrup is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of ulcers in the stomach and intestine. It forms a coating over ulcers and creates a physical barrier thereby promotes healing of ulcer. Carnozin SF Syrup can be taken with or without food, but remember to take it at a fixed time each day for better efficacy . 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 doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.The most common side effects of this medicine are constipation, so it is better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine to avoid side effects. Dizziness and sleepiness may also occur, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.Before taking this medicine it is better to inform the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease as a dose of your medicine needs to be adjusted. It is better to not take this medicine along with an antacid, you may try to take it two hours before or after taking this medicine.

How it Works

Carnozin SF Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Sucralfate and Zinc Carnosine. Sucralfate forms a coating over the ulcer or any other raw surface. This creates a physical barrier that protects the ulcer/raw surface from the gastric acid or any other injury, allowing it to heal. Carnozin SF Syrup provides essential nutrients. This is it works to treat peptic ulcer disease.

Key Facts

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: GASTRO INTESTINAL

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