Sucralfate (Oral)
Brand Names : Carafate, Apo-sucralfate, Sulcrate, Sulcrate Suspension Plus
Proper Use of This MedicineSucralfate
is best taken with water on an empty stomach 1 hour before meals and at bedtime,
unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Take this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to
feel better. Also, it is important that you keep your doctor's appointments
for check-ups so that your doctor will be better able to tell you when to
stop taking this medicine.
Dosing - The dose of sucralfate will be different for
different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the
directions on the label
. The following information includes only the
average doses of sucralfate. If your dose is different,
do not change it
unless your doctor tells you to do so. The number of tablets or teaspoonfuls of suspension that you take depends
on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of
doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of
time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are
taking sucralfate
.
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For oral
dosage form (suspension):
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To treat duodenal ulcers:
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Adults and teenagers - One gram four times a day, one hour before
each meal and at bedtime. Some people may take two grams two times a day,
when they wake up and at bedtime on an empty stomach.
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Children - Dose must be determined by your doctor.
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For oral
dosage form (tablets):
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To treat duodenal ulcers:
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Adults and teenagers - One gram four times a day, one hour before
each meal and at bedtime.
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Children - Dose must be determined by your doctor.
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To prevent duodenal ulcers:
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Adults and teenagers - One gram two times a day on an empty stomach.
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Children - Dose must be determined by your doctor.
Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as
soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the
missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage - To store this medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other
damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
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Keep the liquid form of this medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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