Sucrotic 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
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Is the use of Sucrotic safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Sucrotic will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Sucrotic safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Sucrotic in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Sucrotic is unavailable.
What is the effect of Sucrotic on the Kidneys?
Sucrotic may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sucrotic on the Liver?
Using Sucrotic does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Sucrotic on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Sucrotic for the heart.
Sucrotic 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 Sucrotic unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sucrotic habit forming or addictive?
Sucrotic is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Sucrotic as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Sucrotic should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Sucrotic for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sucrotic
You can take Sucrotic with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sucrotic
Information about the interaction of Sucrotic and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Sucrotic 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.
Yes, you can take Sucrotic and pantoprazole together because no harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, you are advised to take pantoprazole 30 minutes before taking Sucrotic.
No, Sucrotic does not cause high blood pressure. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Yes, Sucrotic can be taken along with omeprazole at the same time. Omeprazole does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Sucrotic. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, you are advised to take omeprazole 30 minutes before taking Sucrotic.
Sucrotic is a brand name of sucralfate and it is available in the form of tablet, syrup, and suspension. It is a prescription drug which is used for the treatment of duodenal ulcer. It is also used off-label to prevent stress ulcer.
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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
