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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.

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No Evidence Of Harm

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