Surface Oral Suspension is used in the treatment of ulcers in the stomach and intestine. It contains the active ingredient sucralfate which promotes the healing of ulcers by forming a coating over them which acts as a physical barrier.

Surface Oral Suspension is taken one hour before meals preferably at bedtime in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen.

The most common side effect of Surface Oral Suspension are constipation and headache. To prevent constipation, take plenty of fluids while on treatment with this medicine. Dizziness and sleepiness may occasionally occur, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Before taking Surface Oral Suspension inform the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Do not take antacids within two hours of taking Surface Oral Suspension.

Uses of Surface Oral Suspension

Treatment of Intestinal ulcers
Treatment of Stomach ulcers

Benefits of Surface Oral Suspension

In Treatment of Intestinal ulcers

Intestinal ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the intestine. Surface Oral Suspension is used to treat intestinal ulcers. Surface Oral Suspension works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach makes, preventing further damage to the ulcer, and heals naturally. Surface Oral Suspension also reduces pain and bleeding associated with intestinal ulcers. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer. You need to keep taking Surface Oral Suspension as prescribed by the doctor for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.

In Treatment of Stomach ulcers

Stomach ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the stomach. Surface Oral Suspension is used to treat stomach ulcers. Surface Oral Suspension covers the damaged ulcer tissue in the stomach and protects it against stomach acid or further injury. This helps ulcers heal more quickly. $also gives relief from pain and discomfort in the stomach associated with stomach ulcers. You need to keep taking the medicine as it is prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.

show less

Side effects of Surface Oral Suspension

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Surface

Constipation
Headache

How to use Surface Oral Suspension

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Surface Oral Suspension is to be taken empty stomach.

How Surface Oral Suspension works

Surface Oral Suspension forms a coating over the ulcer or any other raw surface. This creates a physical barrier that protects the ulcer/raw surface from the gastric acid or any other injury, allowing it to heal.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Surface Oral Suspension. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Surface Oral Suspension is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Surface Oral Suspension during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Surface Oral Suspension may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Surface Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Surface Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Surface Oral Suspension in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Surface Oral Suspension?

If you miss a dose of Surface Oral Suspension, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Surface Oral Suspension

₹96/Oral Suspension

Suwel 1gm Oral Suspension

Treatwell Pharma

₹97/oral suspension

2% cheaper

Surifat Oral Suspension Mango Sugar Free

Lyskon Healthcare Pvt. Ltd

₹155/oral suspension

57% costlier

Bluegel-SF Oral Suspension

Novaduo Pharma

₹74.4/oral suspension

25% cheaper

Sucrocell 1gm Oral Suspension

Biocell Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹150/oral suspension

52% costlier

Secnorm 1gm Oral Suspension

Totem Biotech Pvt Ltd

₹130/oral suspension

31% costlier

Quick tips

Do not take antacids 30 minutes before or after taking this medication.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Surface Oral Suspension can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
It may take 4-6 weeks or more for the ulcers to heal completely. Do not stop taking the medicine until your doctor tells you to.
Inform your doctor if you have a kidney disorder.
Take Surface Oral Suspension on an empty stomach, preferably 1 hour before a meal.
Surface Oral Suspension aids in healing of ulcers in the stomach and intestine.
Take it on an empty stomach, preferably 1 hour before a meal.
Do not take antacids 30 minutes before or after taking this medication.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Surface Oral Suspension can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
It may take 4-6 weeks or more for the ulcers to heal completely. Do not stop taking the medicine until your doctor tells you to.
Inform your doctor if you have a kidney disorder.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Disaccharide Sulfates

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Anti-Ulcerants

Interaction with drugs

Taking Surface with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Norfloxacin (Oral Route) Moderate

Sucralfate may decrease the absorption of Norfloxacin. Ensure a gap of at least 2 hours between taking Norfloxacin and Sucralfate. Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjus... More

Levofloxacin (Oral Route) Moderate

Sucralfate may decrease the absorption of Levofloxacin. Ensure a gap of at least 2 hours between taking Levofloxacin and Sucralfate. Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adj... More

Ciprofloxacin (Oral Route) Moderate

Sucralfate may reduce blood levels of Ciprofloxacin. Keep a gap of at least 2 hours to avoid any interaction.

Amitriptyline (Oral Route) Moderate

Sucralfate may decrease the absorption of Amitriptyline. To take Amitriptyline, ensure a gap of at least 2 hours before or after taking Sucralfate.

Ofloxacin (Oral Route) Moderate

Sucralfate may decrease the absorption of Ofloxacin. Ensure a gap of at least 2 hours between taking Ofloxacin and Sucralfate. Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust th... More

View all drug interactions

Patient concerns

Mouth ulcers Mouth ulcers

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

It can be vitamin deficiency, lichen planus, traumatic ulcer. Consult a ENT specialist to check throat

Heartburn Mental disorder Depression Frequent persistent heartburn Gastroesophageal reflux disease Irritable bowel syndrome Indigestion Back flow of acid from stomach Difficulty in swallowing Inflammation of esophagus Excess acid secretion by stomach Intestinal or stomach ulcers

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

You need to be examined in clinic to reach a diagnosis and then appropriate medicine can be prescribed

Face surface acne and pimple and dark spot

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

For Pimples/Acne apply: - Aclind Gel / Faceclin Gel / D?ACNE Plus gel for application twice daily over affected area. For Marks (spots) - DUCRAY Photoscreen Depigment Cream / Demelan cream for application once in a week at night (very little on marks over marks only)Face wash with Rejuglow Facewash/ Episoft OC Cleanser/ Saslic DS Wash. Tab. Limcee 500mg once daily for one month. Tab. Ascazin twice daily for one month. Combination peels can be performed by a dermatologist in order to improve pimples , marks and scars .Contact : Skin Aid Clinic Gurgaon , 9XXXXXX Blood Test- Serum Insulin Fasting & PP.

FAQs

What should you avoid when taking Surface Oral Suspension?

It is advisable to avoid taking antacids within 30 minutes of taking Surface Oral Suspension since this medicine can decrease the absorption of some antacids if taken together.

How long after taking Surface Oral Suspension can I eat?

Surface Oral Suspension must be taken on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.

Does Surface Oral Suspension work immediately?

No, it takes around one to two weeks for the medicine to heal an ulcer of the stomach or intestine. But continue taking Surface Oral Suspension for the duration as prescribed by your doctor for complete healing.

Does Surface Oral Suspension cause constipation?

Yes, constipation is one of the common side effects of Surface Oral Suspension. Include fiber in your diet (fruits and vegetables), drink 8-10 glasses of fluids a day, and keep active. A stool softener (with a doctor's prescription) once or twice a day may prevent constipation. If you do not have a bowel movement for 2-3 days, consult your doctor.

Is Surface Oral Suspension an antibiotic/sulfa drug/pain-killer/PPI?

Surface Oral Suspension is not an antibiotic/sulfa drug/ PPI (proton-pump inhibitor) or a pain-killer. It is an ulcer protective medicine

Is Surface Oral Suspension available or sold over the counter?

No. Surface Oral Suspension is a prescription drug. It is not available or sold over the counter

Is Surface Oral Suspension gluten free?

Yes. Surface Oral Suspension is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use

Is Surface Oral Suspension safe?

Yes. Surface Oral Suspension is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor

Can I take Surface Oral Suspension with Prilosec/Nexium/ Tylenol/Zantac/ibuprofen/Pepto?

Yes. Surface Oral Suspension can be taken with Prilosec/Nexium/ Tylenol/Zantac/ibuprofen and Pepto if prescribed by your doctor

Does Surface Oral Suspension cause headaches/weight gain/insomnia/ heartburn?

Surface Oral Suspension does not cause headaches/weight gain/insomnia or heartburn. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor

Is Surface Oral Suspension a narcotic drug?

No. Surface Oral Suspension is not a narcotic drug.

Show less

Related lab tests

Anti Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (ASCA), IgA

Anti Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (ASCA), IgG

Helicobacter Pylori IgA

Helicobacter Pylori IgG

Helicobacter Pylori IgM

Top Physicians

4.9 ★

4.3 ★

4.6 ★

Dr. Jai Bhagwan Bansal

MBBS, MD, Fellowship, Fellowship, Fellowship

4.6 ★

Dr. Waseem Mirza

MBBS

4.5 ★

Want to share the information?

Disclaimer:

Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.

References

Wallace JL, Sharkey KA. Pharmacotherapy of Gastric Acidity, Peptic Ulcers, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1315.
McQuaid KR. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 1075-76.
Sucralfate. Bridgewater, NJ: Aptalis Pharma US; Mar. 2013. [Accessed on 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Sucralfate. [Updated 2018 Oct 31]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Sucralfate [Drug Label]. Irvine, CA: Allergan USA, Inc.; 2017. [Accessed 06 Apr. 2024] (online) Available from:

Marketer details

Name: Biocin Genetics & Pharma

Address: signature 2 internal rd, makarba, dhandhuka, gujarat, 382210, india

Country of origin: India

The list of available options shown with the same composition has been prepared upon the advice of registered medical practitioners, pharmacists affiliated with TATA 1MG. TATA 1MG does not promote any pharmaceutical product of any particular company, and all recommendations are based on the medical opinion, advisories from specialist medical and pharmaceutical professionals.