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Can Carafate Be Consumed On A Regular Basis?

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Posted on Wed, 30 Dec 2015
Question: Dr I was prescribed Carafate for indigestion, bloating, burping, and I would like to ask-- it works good. Is it ok to take it on a regular basis? I dont have the belching and bloating with it. But i am concerned about its long term safety
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Answered by Dr. Amit Jain (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
In long term it can cause damage to brain and kidney

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thanks for putting your query in HCM

I can understand your concerns.

It can be recommended for long term use, as it contain aluminium which can cause side effects to brain and kidney as on long term as it gets accumulated in our body. Also it can cause malabsorption.

I will suggest you to use it as and when required.

For bloating and belching you can cause a proton pump inhibitor like omeprazole along with a prokinetic agent like domperidone.This combo will take care of both of your issues. And they are relatively safe also.

Also avoid dairy products, tea coffee, cabbage, rice and pulses as all these produces gas.

And do regular exercise

I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.

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Can Carafate Be Consumed On A Regular Basis?

Brief Answer: In long term it can cause damage to brain and kidney Detailed Answer: Hello. Thanks for putting your query in HCM I can understand your concerns. It can be recommended for long term use, as it contain aluminium which can cause side effects to brain and kidney as on long term as it gets accumulated in our body. Also it can cause malabsorption. I will suggest you to use it as and when required. For bloating and belching you can cause a proton pump inhibitor like omeprazole along with a prokinetic agent like domperidone.This combo will take care of both of your issues. And they are relatively safe also. Also avoid dairy products, tea coffee, cabbage, rice and pulses as all these produces gas. And do regular exercise I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.