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Sucralfate Suspension is a prescription medicine. Peptic Ulcer are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Sucralfate Suspension has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Sucralfate Suspension depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Sucralfate Suspension also has some side effects, the most common being Constipation. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Sucralfate Suspension as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Sucralfate Suspension 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Sucralfate Suspension is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Sucralfate Suspension has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Sucralfate Suspension related warnings section.
Sucralfate Suspension 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 Sucralfate Suspension have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Sucralfate Suspension have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Sucralfate Suspension is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Sucralfate Suspension 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 Sucralfate Suspension is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Sucralfate Suspension safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Sucralfate will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Sucralfate Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Sucralfate in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Sucralfate is unavailable.
What is the effect of Sucralfate Suspension on the Kidneys?
Sucralfate rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sucralfate Suspension on the Liver?
Using Sucralfate does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Sucralfate Suspension on the Heart?
Sucralfate is not harmful for the heart.
Sucralfate Suspension 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 Sucralfate Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sucralfate Suspension habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Sucralfate Suspension has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Sucralfate Suspension as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Sucralfate Suspension only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Sucralfate Suspension for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sucralfate Suspension
Taking Sucralfate Suspension with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sucralfate Suspension
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Sucralfate Suspension and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Sucralfate 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, Sucralfate should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because discontinuing this drug on your own might worsen your current medical condition. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, you can take Sucralfate with ranitidine. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, you are advised to take ranitidine 30 minutes before taking Sucralfate.
Yes, Sucralfate might be helpful in treating GERD. It helps in GERD by forming a protective layer on the wall of the gastrointestinal tract as well esophagus that protects the symptoms of GERD such as heartburn and acidity.
Yes, Sucralfate might help with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) but there is insufficient scientific data available for its use in IBS. Since it is a prescription drug you are advised to not take it by yourself.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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