Carbenoxolone Pharmacology

Carbenoxolone

About Carbenoxolone

Anti Reflux,Antacids & Antiulcerants, Glycyrrhetinic acid derivative

Mechanism of Action of Carbenoxolone

Carbenoxolone is a synthetic derivative of glycyrrhizinic acid (a constituent of liquorice). It acts by protecting the mucosal barrier from acid-pepsin attack and increasing mucosal mucin production

Pharmacokinets of Carbenoxolone

Absorption: Absobed in the GI tract, mainly from the stomach
Distribution: Highly bound to plasma proteins
Excretion: Mainly excreted in the faeces via the bile

Onset of Action for Carbenoxolone

N/A

Duration of Action for Carbenoxolone

N/A

Half Life of Carbenoxolone

N/A

Side Effects of Carbenoxolone

1.Sodium and water retention
2.Hypokalaemia

Contra-indications of Carbenoxolone

1.Hypokalaemia
2.Cardiac failure

Special Precautions while taking Carbenoxolone

1.Cardiac disease
2.Hypertension
3.Impaired hepatic function
4.Impaired renal function

Pregnancy Related Information

Contraindicated

Old Age Related Information

Contraindicated

Breast Feeding Related Information

N/A

Children Related Information

<3 yrs Contraindicated

Indications for Carbenoxolone

1.Gastro oesophageal reflux disease
2.Mouth ulceration

Interactions for Carbenoxolone

N/A

Typical Dosage for Carbenoxolone

Gastro oesophageal reflux disease:
Adult: Apply 2% gel 4 times daily: 20 mg tid
Mouth ulceration:
Adult: Apply 2% gel 4 times daily

Schedule of Carbenoxolone

N/A

Storage Requirements for Carbenoxolone

Store below 40 degree C in a tightly closed container. Keep out of the reach of children

Effects of Missed Dosage of Carbenoxolone

N/A

Effects of Overdose of Carbenoxolone

N/A

Home Delivery for Carbenoxolone in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for carbenoxolone and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for carbenoxolone may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take carbenoxolone only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for carbenoxolone before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for carbenoxolone with the pharmacy.

Carbenoxolone is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for carbenoxolone might be better known than carbenoxolone itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have carbenoxolone in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for carbenoxolone.