Sucral is a prescription drug, available for use as Suspension,Syrup,Cream. It is primarily used for the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Sucral also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Sucral is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Sucral include Constipation. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Sucral as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Sucral go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Sucral is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Sucral's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Sucral is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Diabetes are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Sucral have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Sucral may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Sucral is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Sucral is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Sucral safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Sucral will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Sucral safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Sucral on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Sucral will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Sucral on the Kidneys?
Sucral rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sucral on the Liver?
Sucral is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Sucral on the Heart?
Using Sucral does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Sucral should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sucral unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sucral habit forming or addictive?
Sucral is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Sucral can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Sucral only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Sucral cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Sucral
It is safe to take Sucral with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sucral
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Sucral.
No, Sucral does not case black stools. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing black stools after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Sucral can treat gastritis. It is used in the treatment of gastritis because it forms a protective layer in the gastrointestinal lining which helps in providing relief from gastric inflammation.
Yes, Sucral might cause gas (flatulence). It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind gas is unknown. If you are experiencing excessive gas trouble after taking this drug then you are advised to take an antiflatulent drug such as simethicone.
No, Sucral is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to use this drug without a doctor's advice because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, Sucral is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as dry mouth, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience any discomfort after taking this medicine then inform your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
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