Short-term treatment of certain intestinal ulcers. It is also used in patients that have had certain intestinal ulcers to prevent further development of more ulcers. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Crafilm is a gastric protective agent. It works by forming a protective layer on the ulcer to serve as a barrier against acid, bile salts, and enzymes in the stomach.
Important safety information:
Crafilm may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Take Crafilm with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
Crafilm has aluminum in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has aluminum in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Use Crafilm with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
Crafilm should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of taking Crafilm while you are pregnant. It is not known if Crafilm is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you take Crafilm, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
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Crafilm side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; dizziness; lightheadedness.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Can Crafilm be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Crafilm?
Some medical conditions may interact with Crafilm. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have kidney problems or are on dialysis, or you have blockage of the intestines or difficulty swallowing
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Crafilm. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Citrate salts or medicines that contain aluminum, specifically in patients with kidney disease, because side effects from aluminum buildup may occur
Penicillamine or thyroid hormones (eg, levothyroxine) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Crafilm.
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Crafilm may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take Crafilm?
Use Crafilm as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Crafilm by mouth on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating.
Do not take an antacid for at least 30 minutes before or after taking Crafilm.
It may take 4 to 8 weeks for complete healing of your ulcer to occur. Continue to take Crafilm even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
Do not take Crafilm at the same time as other medicines. Take Crafilm at least 2 hours after other medicines. If you are not sure about the best time to take Crafilm, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If you miss a dose of Crafilm, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Crafilm.
Can Crafilm be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Crafilm be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Crafilm, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Crafilm. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
Patient reports
One patient reported useful
How active was the Crafilm in relieving patients of the disease or symptoms? Based on the survey reports from users of gmedication.com, about Useful percentage of users claimed the Crafilm were useful to them in reducing their symptoms and diseases. However, the effectiveness of the medicine is influenced by many factors like the perception of the symptom, the severity of the conditions, and some other factors; the brand name could also be a factor to an extent. In the event the medicine does not produce the same effective result in your case, ensure you consult your medical expert to reexamine you on your disease or symptoms and prescribe, after that, alternative medications.
Patients
%
Useful
1
100.0%
Two patients reported side effects
Does the Crafilm Have Any Side Effects? Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about No side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Crafilm. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Crafilm.
Patients
%
No side effects
2
100.0%
Patient reported price estimates
No survey data has been collected yet
Seven patients reported frequency of use
How often should I take Crafilm? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Crafilm should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients
%
Once in a day
3
42.9%
4 times in a day
2
28.6%
3 times in a day
1
14.3%
Twice in a day
1
14.3%
Five patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Crafilm May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients
%
201-500mg
4
80.0%
51-100mg
1
20.0%
Two patients reported time for results
How long will I use Crafilm before I begin to notice the effect? According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 1 day and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Crafilm. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Crafilm kindly click here
Patients
%
1 day
2
100.0%
Two patients reported administration
When is the best condition to take Crafilm: Before or after food? Based on the survey, the users of gmedication.com voted that Crafilm is best taken at Before food. It is however worthy of mention that this popular vote may not be an appropriate description for your particular health condition. See your doctor for professional medical advice as regards the best time to take this medicine. If you wish to see the views of other users on the best time to take the medicine, simply click here.
Patients
%
Before food
1
50.0%
After food
1
50.0%
Six patients reported age
Patients
%
30-45
3
50.0%
> 60
1
16.7%
1-5
1
16.7%
16-29
1
16.7%
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