Generic Name - Sucralfate
Category - Gastric mucosa protectant
Indications
Stomach or duodenal ulcers.
Generic Sucralfate is indicated to prevent the recurrence of stomach or duodenal (intestinal) ulcers. Sucralfate works by forming a ``barrier'' or ``coating'' over the ulcer. This protects the ulcer from the acid of the stomach, allowing it to heal. Sucralfate contains an aluminum salt.
Generic for Sucralfate Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Sucralfate is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Sucralfate should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment condition.
Kidney disease
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Sucralfate. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Antacids
antibiotics
digoxin
ketoconazole
levothyroxine and other thyroid hormones
omeprazole or lansoprazole
phenytoin
ranitidine
theophylline
Generic for Sucralfate Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericSucralfate
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Sucralfate for active duodenal ulcer is 1 gram (1 tablet or 2 teaspoonfuls of suspension) 4 times a day on an empty stomach. Although your ulcer may heal during the first 2 weeks of therapy, Sucralfate should be continued for 4 to 8 weeks.
Generic for Sucralfate Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Sucralfate side Effects include difficulty breathing,
drowsiness or dizziness, skin rash and swelling of the face and lips.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Sucralfate.
Generic for Sucralfate and Pregnancy
Studies do not indicate whether Generic Sucralfate is likely to harm the growing fetus, if used during pregnancy. It is best to seek medical advice before use
Generic for Sucralfate and Breastfeeding
Generic Sucralfate has not been shown to cause problems in nursing babies when used by breast feeding mothers.
Generic for Sucralfate and Pediatric
In effective doses, Generic Sucralfate has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in pediatric patients than it does in adults.
Generic for Sucralfate and Geriatric
In the absence of any specific information comparing the use of Generic sucralfate in the elderly with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
Note
The above information about Generic Sucralfate serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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