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Anafortan Drops

Manufactured byABBOTT HEALTHCARE PTVT. LTD.
ContainsCamylofin
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Anafortan Drops is used to relieve symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, cramps, etc. associated with various conditions such as blockage of the urinary tract, bile duct, or the intestine, etc. in children.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Anafortan Drops

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Anafortan Drops

Skin rash

Headache

Decrease in white blood cells

Dry mouth

Irregular heartbeat

Nausea and vomiting

Dizziness

Dilated pupils

Uses of Anafortan Drops

What is it prescribed for?

Intestinal colic

This medicine is used to relieve symptoms such as stomach pain, cramps, bloating, etc. caused due to a blockage of the gastrointestinal tract (intestinal colic).

Biliary colic

This medicine is used to relieve symptoms such as sudden, sharp pain; stomach cramps, etc. caused due to blockage of the bile duct (biliary colic).

Renal colic

This medicine is used to relieve intense pain caused due to blockage of the urinary tract.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its effect is not clinically established.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains effective in the body is not clinically established.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to camylofin or any other inactive ingredient present along with the formulation.

Narrow-angle glaucoma

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from narrow-angle glaucoma due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Mechanical bowel obstruction

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from mechanical obstructions of the gastrointestinal tract since it may worsen the patient's condition.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

General warnings

Use in children

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in children since the risk of adverse effects is significantly high. It should be used only under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.

Other uses

Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for indications other than those stated above in certain specific circumstances, especially if other medicines are not effective. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor in such cases.

Other medicines

This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all the current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take/administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped. Do not use/administer extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek immediate medical intervention or contact your doctor if an overdose of this medicine is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Obstructive disease of the lungs

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from obstructive diseases of the lungs such as asthma and COPD due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take/administer this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not consume/administer in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Effect on sleep is not established

How it works

This medicine relaxes the smooth muscles of the stomach and the intestine and relieves symptoms such as cramps, severe pain, bloating, etc.

Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Anticholinergics/antispasmodics

Schedule

Schedule H

[Internet]. Who.int. 2018 [cited 2 August 2018]. Available from:

http://www.who.int/medicines/areas/coordination/ethiopia_formulary.pdf

Camylofin [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2018 [cited 2 August 2018]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5902#section=Top

NCATS Inxight: Drugs — Camylofin [Internet]. Drugs.ncats.io. 2018 [cited 2 August 2018]. Available from:

https://drugs.ncats.io/ginas/app/drug/3fea6c3d

Camylofin - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 22 June 2020]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB13738

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Mild Cramps and abdominal pain are normal
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Information on this page was last updated on 24 Jun 2020

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