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Sucratas is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Other than this, Sucratas has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Sucratas depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
Sucratas also has some side effects, the most common being Constipation. Some other side effects of Sucratas have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Sucratas 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.
Sucratas's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Sucratas related warnings talks about Sucratas's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Diabetes must refrain from the use of Sucratas since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Sucratas have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Sucratas with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Sucratas is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Sucratas 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sucratas is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Sucratas safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Sucratas will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Sucratas safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Sucratas for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Sucratas on the Kidneys?
Sucratas rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sucratas on the Liver?
Using Sucratas does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Sucratas on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Sucratas for the heart.
Sucratas 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 Sucratas unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sucratas habit forming or addictive?
Sucratas is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Sucratas you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Sucratas only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Sucratas is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sucratas
It is safe to take Sucratas with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sucratas
Information about the interaction of Sucratas and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Carafate
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 656-657
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1154-1155
