Ulcafate

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Active ingredient: Sucralfate

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About Sucralfate

Antipeptic Ulcerant

Uses

Acute and chronic forms of gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastritis duodenitis, gastric erosion & bile reflux.

How to take it

Adults: 1 gm 4 times daily on empty stomach one hr before meals and at bed time. Can also be given 2 gm twice a day on empty stomach. Usual treatment period, 4-6 wk or up to 12 wk in resistant cases. Prophylaxis, 1 gm six times daily; max 8 gm daily. Note: No antacids within 1/2 hr before or after sucralfate. Children: Not recommended.

Side effects

Constipation, diarrhoea, GI upset, dry mouth, rash.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: No evidence of risk in humans. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Contraindications: Dialysis. Precautions: Renal impairment.

Advice

Take 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals. Take medication with water. If any other medication is taken, wait atleast 2 hours before taking sucralfate. If antacids are also prescribed, do not take them within 30 minutes of taking sucralfate. Contact prescriber if constipation persists.

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Interactions with Sucralfate

Tetracyclines, phenytoin, cimetidine, digoxin.

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