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Sucralfate - oral

(sue-kral-fate)

common brand names: Carafate

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Sucralfate Usage: this med is used to treat ulcers.

How to use Sucralfate: Take on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals. do not stop taking it medication without some your doctor's approval. Stopping therapy too soon may result in ineffective treatment. Antacids can block the effect of this medication. do not take antacids 30 minutes before or after taking this medication

Sucralfate side effects: Indigestion, dizziness, dry mouth, back pain, or itching may occur as youre body adjusts to tablet. If these effects persist or worsen, inform your pharmacist. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or physician.

Sucralfate Precautions: Tell some your pharmacist your medical history especially about: stomach/intestinal problems, kidney disease, difficulty swallowing, any allergies. Before using it med, tell your pharmacist if you pregnant. it is not known if it medication is excreted into breast milk. Consult your pharmacist before breast-feeding.

Sucralfate drug interactions: Inform some your healthcare professional about every medicines you may use (both prescription & nonprescription), especially if you taking: certain antibiotics (tetracyclines such as doxycycline or quinolones such as ciprofloxacin), antacids, phenytoin, cimetidine, ranitidine, digoxin, ketoconazole, penicillamine, theophylline. do not start or stop any medicine with out healthcare professional or pharmacist approval.

Sucralfate Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or heartburn.

Sucralfate special notes: some your pharmacist may recommend few lifestyle changes such as stress-reducing programs, diet changes & exercise to assist at treatment & prevention of ulcers.

If you missed Sucralfate dose: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if this is almost time for next dose, instead, skip the missed dose & resume youre usual dosing schedule. do not double the dose to catch up.

Sucralfate Storage: Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. don't store in the bathroom.

Active Ingredients : Sucralfate

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