Sucral Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Sucralfate 1000 mg
Manufacturer
Strassenburg Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
SUCRAL TABLET contains Sucralfate, which belongs to the group of medicines called Antiulcer agents. It is used in short-term management (up to 8 weeks) of active duodenal ulcers and maintenance therapy for duodenal ulcer (part of the small intestine) patients at reduced dosage after healing of acute ulcers. Before taking SUCRAL TABLET inform your doctor if you have chronic renal disease, dialysis patients, and impaired swallowing/gag reflex (such as recent or prolonged intubation, tracheostomy, prior history of aspiration, dysphagia, or any other conditions that may alter gag and cough reflexes or diminish oropharyngeal coordination or motility). SUCRAL TABLET should be used with caution among pregnant and breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it. The safety and effectiveness of SUCRAL TABLET for use in children have not been established. SUCRAL TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years of age. The most common
Uses
OF SUCRAL TABLET Management of active duodenal ulcer Maintenance therapy for duodenal ulcer
How It Works
SUCRAL TABLET works by forming a protective layer around the ulcer saving it from the further attack of acid, pepsin or bile. It increases growth factor production, promoting tissue growth, regeneration, thereby facilitating repair.
Directions for Use
Take SUCRAL TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with water on an empty stomach. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight, and disease condition.
Side Effects
SUCRAL TABLETCOMMON constipation
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYSUCRAL TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women or women planning to have a baby. It will be given to you by the doctor only if clearly needed. Contact your doctor before taking SUCRAL TABLET. BREASTFEEDINGSUCRAL TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as it is not known whether it passes into breast milk. Contact your doctor before taking SUCRAL TABLET. KIDNEYSUCRAL TABLET should be used with caution in patients with chronic kidney failure and patients undergoing dialysis. Contact your doctor before taking SUCRAL TABLET. ALLERGYDo not take SUCRAL TABLET if you are allergic to Sucralfate, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. OTHERSBefore taking SUCRAL TABLET inform your doctor if you: have impaired swallowing/gag reflex (like prolonged intubation, tracheostomy, prior history of aspiration, dysphagia, or other conditions that may alter gag and cough reflexes, diminished oropharyngeal coordination or motility) Use in pediatrics: The safety and effectiveness of SUCRAL TABLET for use in children have not been established. Contact your doctor before taking SUCRAL TABLET. Use in geriatrics: SUCRAL TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients aged 65 years or above, especially with decreased liver, kidney, and cardiac function or other diseases. Contact your doctor before taking SUCRAL TABLET.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking SUCRAL TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: ranitidine, cimetidine (medicine used to manage stomach acidity and peptic ulcer) digoxin (a medicine used for heart failure), quinidine (a medicine used to manage irregular heart rate) antibiotics like fluoroquinolone, ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin, ketoconazole, and tetracycline (medicines used to manage bacterial infections) l-thyroxine (a medicine used to manage low thyroid hormone) phenytoin (a medicine used to manage epilepsy) theophylline (medicine used to manage wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness) warfarin (to manage blood clots) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took too much of this medicine, consult your physician immediately. The symptoms of overdosage are dyspepsia, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. SYNOPSIS Drug : Sucralfate Pharmacological Category : Anti-ulcer Therapeutic Indication : Duodenal ulcers Dosage Forms : Tablet, Diskettes, Enema, Syrup, Suspension, Cream, Oral solution, Oral suspension, Solution, Syrup, Oral gel, Gel MORE INFORMATION Keep out of reach from children Store at a room temperature of 20 to 25°C
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DETAILS Written By Dr. Dhivakaran R
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Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle
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Last Updated
27 Oct 2022