Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about New Anafortan Tablet
Description:
New Anafortan Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of abdominal pain. It works effectively to reduce abdominal pain and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It also blocks certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever.
New Anafortan Tablet is taken with or 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.
The most common side effects are dryness in mouth, constipation, blurred vision, and increased heart rate. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and drowsiness, 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 dizziness.
Earlier 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 kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Directions For Use:
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. New Anafortan Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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 you’re worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Anafortan
- Dryness in mouth
- Constipation
- Blurred vision
- Increased heart rate
Warning & Precautions:
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with New Anafortan Tablet.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of New Anafortan Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of New Anafortan Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether New Anafortan Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
New Anafortan Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of New Anafortan Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, New Anafortan Tablet contains paracetamol which is considered the safest painkiller for kidney disease patients.
New Anafortan Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of New Anafortan Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of New Anafortan Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
FAQs:
Q. Can the use of New Anafortan Tablet cause damage to liver?
New Anafortan Tablet contains Paracetamol. Highly high doses of this medicine is known to harm the liver. Also, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may further increase your risk of liver damage. Employ of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any early signs and symptoms of liver damage. These symptoms may include fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes and abnormal liver enzymes.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking New Anafortan Tablet?
No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking New Anafortan Tablet. Drinking alcohol will increase the risk of serious side effects caused by New Anafortan Tablet.
Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of New Anafortan Tablet?
Retain this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.