Anafortan Injection
Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:02 AM (IST)
Anafortan Injection is used to treat abdominal cramps. It helps to control sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby reduces cramps and pain.
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Product introduction
Anafortan Injection is given by your doctor or nurse. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are palpitations, excessive thirst, dryness in mouth, reduced bronchial secretions, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), difficulty in urination, and constipation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
Inform your doctor before taking Anafortan Injection if you are suffering from overactive thyroid, obstructive airway disease, or inflammation of the intestine (ulcerative colitis). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
The most common side effects are palpitations, excessive thirst, dryness in mouth, reduced bronchial secretions, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), difficulty in urination, and constipation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
Inform your doctor before taking Anafortan Injection if you are suffering from overactive thyroid, obstructive airway disease, or inflammation of the intestine (ulcerative colitis). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Uses of Anafortan Injection
Benefits of Anafortan Injection
Abdominal cramp
Anafortan Injection effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food. This helps to treat abdominal cramps, as well as abdominal pain (or stomach pain), bloating and discomfort. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Anafortan Injection effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food. This helps to treat abdominal cramps, as well as abdominal pain (or stomach pain), bloating and discomfort. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Anafortan Injection
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 Anafortan
- Palpitations
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
- Increased heart rate
- Dry skin
- Excessive thirst
- Dryness in mouth
- Photophobia
- Reduce bronchial secretion
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Dilatation of pupil
- Difficulty in urination
- Loss of accommodation
- Constipation
How to use Anafortan Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Anafortan Injection works
Anafortan Injection is an anticholinergic which relaxes the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.
All substitutes for Anafortan Injection
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Quick tips
- Anafortan Injection is given as an injection into veins by a healthcare professional.
- Do not skip any dose and finish the complete course even if you feel better.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Anafortan Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Anafortan Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Anafortan Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Anafortan Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Anafortan Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Anafortan Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Frequently asked questions
Anafortan Injection is used to relieve symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, cramps, associated with various conditions such as painful periods, or menstrual cramps, abdominal pain caused by kidney stones, blockage of the urinary tract or bile duct.
Anafortan Injection is given during the active phase of labor to accelerate labor (when necessary) generally at 3cm of cervical dilatation. However, it should not be used during pregnancy unless prescribed by your doctor.
Anafortan Injection is an anti-spasmodic medicine that works by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut to reduce abdominal pain and cramps.
You will need to take this medicine as long as prescribed by your doctor. This depends on your condition and how you respond to the medicine.
Anafortan Injection may take 1-2 hours to show its effectiveness. However, this depends on your condition, dosage, and response to treatment.
Yes, constipation is a common side-effect of this medicine. To get relief, include fiber in your diet (fruits and vegetables), drink 8-10 glasses of fluids a day, and keep active. If you do not have a bowel movement for 2-3 days, consult your doctor.
It is advisable not to take any medications without consulting your doctor first. Self-medication can be risky and should be avoided.
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Chemical Class
Alpha-Amino Acid Ester
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Anticholinergics
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If needed u can take
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Yes Norfolk would be a good medicine for UTI.
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A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Anafortan Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Anafortan Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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