Generic Name
SucralfatePacks Price
- Susp 1 gm(010927): 60 ml: 123.51: 145.31
- Tab1gm(008246): 10: 85.62: 100.73
- Tab 500 mg(005485): 20: 85.62: 100.73
Ulsanic
Therapeutic Group
Peptic Ulcer & Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux DiseaseIndication 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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Author
Shahid Arif