Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Anafortan N 100 mg/50 mg Tablet
Anafortan N 100 mg/50 mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of abdominal cramps. It relaxes the muscles in the stomach or intestine and stops sudden muscle contractions, thereby relieving cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.
Anafortan N 100 mg/50 mg Tablet should be taken with food. Take it in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, constipation, dryness in the mouth, increased liver enzymes, blurred vision, and increased heart rate. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
Earlier taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking to make sure it is safe for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment.
Note: As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Anafortan N 100 mg/50 mg Tablet is banned for children under 12 years of age.
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. Anafortan N 100 mg/50 mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.
Side Effects:
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 youβre worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Anafortan N
Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Dryness in mouth
Blurred vision
Increased heart rate
Increased liver enzymes
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Anafortan N 100 mg/50 mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Anafortan N 100 mg/50 mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Anafortan N 100 mg/50 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Anafortan N 100 mg/50 mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Anafortan N 100 mg/50 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
UNSAFE
Anafortan N 100 mg/50 mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
FAQs:
What is Anafortan N 100 mg/50 mg Tablet used for?
Anafortan N 100 mg/50 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of abdominal cramps. It relaxes the muscles in the stomach and intestine and stops sudden muscle contractions, thereby relieving cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.
Who should not take Anafortan N 100 mg/50 mg Tablet?
People should avoid Anafortan N 100 mg/50 mg Tablet if they are allergic to any ingredient present in it, have liver or kidney problems, a peptic ulcer, GI bleeding, severe heart problems, asthma, or a history of NSAID allergy.
Are there any serious side effects of Anafortan N 100 mg/50 mg Tablet?
Although they are rare, serious side effects of Anafortan N 100 mg/50 mg Tablet include severe allergic reactions, liver toxicity, GI bleeding, jaundice, or skin rashes. Perceivek medical care if these occur.
How long does Anafortan N 100 mg/50 mg Tablet take for pain relief?
The exact time Anafortan N 100 mg/50 mg Tablet takes to relieve pain is not known. However, you can expect pain relief within 30 to 60 minutes of taking the medicine.
Should Anafortan N 100 mg/50 mg Tablet be taken with food?
Affirmative, taking Anafortan N 100 mg/50 mg Tablet after food can help reduce stomach upset and side effects.
Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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