Some can make it harder for sucralfate to work in your stomach. Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine.
NextSucralfate side effects Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: ; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device not a kitchen spoon. Sucralfate works mainly in the lining of the stomach and is not highly absorbed into the body. If we combine this information with your protected health information, we will treat all of that information as protected health information and will only use or disclose that information as set forth in our notice of privacy practices.
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Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. Use: Short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcers Usual Adult Dose for Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis: Oral Tablets: 1 g orally 2 times a day -Duration of therapy: Up to 1 year Comments: -Each dose should be taken on an empty stomach.
NextYour doctor may adjust your dose based on your blood sugar levels.
Shake the oral suspension liquid before you measure a dose. You may opt-out of email communications at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link in the e-mail.
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It works by forming a barrier or coat over the ulcer..
NextSucralfate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Take sucralfate on an empty stomach. It is also used for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD and stress ulcers. Shake the oral liquid well before each use.
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Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use. Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Dosing The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients.
NextIt may take 2 to 8 weeks before you receive the full benefit of taking sucralfate.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of sucralfate. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
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