Sucralfate
Information about Sucralfate
Sucralfate Uses
Sucralfate is used in the treatment of intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers.
How Sucralfate works
Sucralfate 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.
Common side effects of Sucralfate
Constipation
Available Medicine for Sucralfate
SucrafilFourrts India Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹56 to ₹3704 variant(s)
SucralStrassenburg Pharmaceuticals.Ltd
₹111 to ₹2054 variant(s)
SparacidDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹71 to ₹1052 variant(s)
MacralfateMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹1601 variant(s)
SftCaplet India Pvt Ltd
₹121 to ₹1793 variant(s)
PepsigardSAF Fermion Ltd
₹66 to ₹1923 variant(s)
CoatzBharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
₹2141 variant(s)
Pepsigard JuniorSAF Fermion Ltd
₹1471 variant(s)
SucramalA. Menarini India Pvt Ltd
₹70 to ₹1454 variant(s)
SucradayMankind Pharma Ltd
₹772 variant(s)
Expert advice for Sucralfate
- Sucralfate 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 Sucralfate 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.