Overview
Uses and benefits
Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
All substitutes
Quick tips
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Entoraft Chewable Tablet

Prescription Required

Marketer

Aurobindo Pharma Limited

SALT COMPOSITION

Alginic Acid (500mg) + Potassium Hydrogen Carbonate (100mg)

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Entoraft Chewable Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of heartburn. It neutralizes stomach acid to relieve heartburn and also prevents acid reflux.

Entoraft Chewable Tablet should be taken after meals or at bedtime in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. The dose will depend on the patient’s condition and the response shown to the medicine. Keep taking it for as long as recommended by the doctor. If the treatment is stopped too early, the symptoms may come back, and the condition may worsen. Let the doctor know about all other medications you are taking, as some may affect or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects of Entoraft Chewable Tablet include nausea, vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea. These are usually mild and resolve on their own after some time. However, if these are bothersome or worsen, inform your doctor. They may suggest ways to treat or prevent these side effects.

Before taking Entoraft Chewable Tablet, tell the doctor if you are pregnant, planning to have a baby, or breastfeeding. Discuss any liver diseases so that the doctor can prescribe a suitable dose to get the most benefits.

Uses of Entoraft Chewable Tablet

Treatment of Heartburn

Benefits of Entoraft Chewable Tablet

In Treatment of Heartburn

Heartburn is a burning feeling in your chest caused by stomach acids traveling back up towards your throat and mouth (acid reflux). Entoraft Chewable Tablet relieves excessive acidity in your stomach, which prevents heartburn. Take this drug exactly as it is prescribed or as it says on the label for it to be effective.

Side effects of Entoraft Chewable Tablet

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

Common side effects of Entoraft

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Constipation

How to use Entoraft Chewable Tablet

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Take this medication by mouth. Chew it completely before swallowing, or as directed by your doctor. Entoraft Chewable Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Entoraft Chewable Tablet works

Entoraft Chewable Tablet is a combination of two medicines, alginic acid and potassium hydrogen carbonate. Alginic acid forms a protective foam layer that floats on top of the contents of the stomach. This prevents stomach acid from escaping into the food pipe. Potassium hydrogen carbonate neutralizes gastric acid.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Entoraft Chewable Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects. However, drinking alcohol can make the stomach produce more acid than normal. This can irritate the stomach lining and worsen the symptoms.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Entoraft Chewable Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Entoraft Chewable Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Entoraft Chewable Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Entoraft Chewable Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Entoraft Chewable Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Entoraft Chewable Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Entoraft Chewable Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Entoraft Chewable Tablet

₹11.8/Chewable Tablet

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₹12.7/chewable tablet

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Quick tips

Entoraft Chewable Tablet is used to reduce acidity and get relief from heartburn.
Avoid taking Entoraft Chewable Tablet at the same time as you take other medicines. This is because antacids can affect how well these other medicines are absorbed.
Incorporate the following lifestyle changes to prevent heartburn:
-Make sure you eat regular meals and drink plenty of water.
-Avoid spicy and fatty fried food.
-Lose weight if you are obese.
-If you are a smoker, consider giving up.
-Don't drink too much alcohol.
-Do not go to bed immediately after taking a meal. Sit in a relaxed position for some time for better digestion.
Avoid soft drinks and citrus fruits, like oranges and lemons, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily to help prevent constipation while taking this medicine.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Patient concerns

Acidity,heartburn and indigestion

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

Take avipattikar churan 1 spoon twice with water before meal, sankh vati 2 tablet twice with water

I am in a 7 week of pregnancy,my back is paining and also there is heartburning in the morning time is it normal?Why it's happening?

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Heartburn and backpain are normal at this stage. Take a glass of milk daily.

Can I take alcohol while taking Entoraft Chewable Tablet?

Avoid alcohol while using Entoraft Chewable Tablet since it may increase acid production in the stomach which can further lead to heartburn.

Can I take other medicines with Entoraft Chewable Tablet?

Entoraft Chewable Tablet is an antacid, and it is advisable to give a gap of a minimum of two hours between antacids and other medicines.

How to get relief from diarrhea while on treatment with Entoraft Chewable Tablet?

Food items with soluble fiber can help relieve diarrhea as they help absorb excess fluid from the body. These food items include bananas (ripe), boiled potatoes, white rice, curd, and oatmeal. Diarrhea can cause dehydration in the body, so drink 8-10 glasses of water to avoid it. You can also have soup and juice frequently to hydrate yourself.

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