Carnozin SF Syrup

Short Description

Carnozin SF Syrup is a prescription medicine used to treat ulcers in the stomach and intestine by forming a coating over ulcers and promoting healing.

Dosage Form

Syrup

Introduction

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.

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. Carnozin SF Syrup may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

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.

Used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease Do not take other indigestion remedies (antacids) without consulting your doctor Do not take Carnozin SF Syrup at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines as it may interact with other medicines Avoid smoking as it increases the risk of peptic ulcers and delays healing It may take 2 to 8 weeks before you receive the full benefit of taking this medicine Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily to help prevent constipation while you are taking this medicine. Do not use a stool softener (laxative) without first asking your doctor