Ucral: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Ucral Information

Ucral is a prescription drug, available for use as Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Other than this, Ucral has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Ucral depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Ucral are Constipation. Some other side effects of Ucral have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Ucral are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Ucral has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ucral related warnings talks about Ucral's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Ucral is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Diabetes are examples of such conditions. The section on Ucral contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Ucral may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ucral is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Ucral Benefits & Uses
Ucral Dosage & How to Take
Ucral Side Effects
Ucral Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Ucral with Other Drugs
Ucral Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Ucral
Ucral Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Ucral Benefits & Uses

Ucral is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Peptic Ulcer

Other Benefits

Mouth Ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)
GERD
Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)

Ucral Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Mouth ulcer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: swish and spit or swish and swallow as per doctor guidance
Geriatric	Disease: Mouth ulcer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: swish and spit or swish and swallow as per doctor guidance
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Mouth ulcer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: swish and spit or swish and swallow as per doctor guidance
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Mouth ulcer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: swish and spit or swish and swallow as per doctor guidance

Ucral Related Warnings

Is the use of Ucral safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Ucral during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Ucral safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Ucral in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Ucral on the Kidneys?

Ucral has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ucral on the Liver?

Using Ucral does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Ucral on the Heart?

Ucral is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Ucral with Other Drugs

Ucral should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Calcium

Moderate

Amoxicillin

Clarithromycin

Digoxin

Abacavir

Mild

Lansoprazole

Ucral Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ucral unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Hypophosphatasia

Frequently asked Questions about Ucral

Is this Ucral habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Ucral.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Ucral you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Ucral only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Ucral is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Ucral Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ucral

Taking Ucral with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Ucral

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ucral with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Ucral

Question over 5 years ago

What is Ucral?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Ucral 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Ucral cause weight gain?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

No, Ucral does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight gain after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Ucral work?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Ucral contains sucralfate that works by forming a protective coating in the gastrointestinal lining that protects it against stomach acid, pepsin, and bile acid salts which allows the ulcer to heal.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Ucral an antacid?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

No, Ucral is not an antacid. It contains sucralfate which works by forming a protective coating in the gastrointestinal lining and provide relief from acidity and other stomach related issues.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Ucral cause drowsiness?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Ucral might cause drowsiness. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience drowsiness after taking this drug, then you are advised to not drive any vehicle or operate any machinery to avoid accidental injury.