Sucralfate

Therapeutic Group

Peptic Ulcer & Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease

Indication Dosage

Sucralfate is a medication used to treat gastrointestinal ulcers, including peptic ulcers and duodenal ulcers. It works by forming a protective barrier over the ulcer, which helps to prevent further damage and promotes healing. It can also be used to prevent ulcers caused by prolonged use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). 

Benign Gastric Ulceration, Benign Duodenal Ulceration: 

  • Adults & Children Above 15yrs: 2gm Twice Daily In The Morning And At Bedtime, Alternatively 1 G 4 Times A Day For 4-6 Weeks, Or In Resistant Cases Up To 12 Weeks, Dose To Be Taken 1 Hour Before Meals And At Bedtime; Maximum 8 G Per Day. 

Chronic Gastritis, Reflux Oesophagitis: 

  • Adult: 2gm Twice Daily, Dose To Be Taken On Rising And At Bedtime, Alternatively 1 G 4 Times A Day For 4-6 Weeks Or In Resistant Cases Up To 12 Weeks, Dose To Be Taken 1 Hour Before Meals And At Bedtime; Maximum 8 G Per Day. 

Prophylaxis Of Stress Ulceration In Child Under Intensive Care: 

  • Adults & Children Above 15yrs: 1gm 6 Times A Day; Maximum 8 G Per Day. 

Prophylaxis Of Stress Ulceration: 

  • Adult: 1gm 6 Times A Day; Maximum 8 G Per Day 
  • Children Below 15yrs: Not Recommended.

Content

  • Susp 500mg /1gm: Per 5 ml: Sucralfate 500mg /1gm.
  • Tab 250mg /500mg /1gm: Sucralfate 250mg /500mg /1gm.

Pregnancy

No Evidence Of Harm

Stability

  • Cytoprotectant

Contra Indications

  • Dialysis.

Precautions

  • Dialysis.

Lactation

  • Caution Advised

Side Effects

  • Constipation
  • Back Pain
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Headache
  • Flatulence
  • Gastric Discomfort
  • Indigestion
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Rash.
  • Rare: Bezoar Formation And Hepatic Dysfunction

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