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  1. Common brand names: Carafate

    This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines.

    May Treat: Duodenal ulcer · Gastroesophageal reflux disease · Maintenance of healing duodenal ulcer

    Brand Names: Carafate

    Drug Class: Peptic Ulcer - Gastric Lumen Adherent Cytoprotectives

    Availability: Prescription Required

    Pregnancy: Consult your doctor

    Lactation: Consult a doctor before using

    Precautions

    • Take on an empty stomach
    • Take doses regularly, even when feeling well
    • Do not stop medicine without calling doctor
    • Do not take antacids within 1/2 hour
    • Call MD or RPh re. timing of taking with other meds
    • Review all drugs you are taking with your doctor
    • May take 8 weeks for full benefit of therapy
    • For suspension, oral products : Shake well & measure with dosing spoon/cup/syringe.
    • For tablet products : Take at the same time every day.

    For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice.

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    Sucralfate works mainly in the lining of the stomach and is not highly absorbed into the body. sucralfate adheres to ulcer sites and protects them from acids, enzymes, and bile salts. Sucralfate can heal an active ulcer, but it will not prevent future ulcers from occurring.
    Sucralfate forms a coating over ulcers, protecting the area from further injury. This helps ulcers heal more quickly. Take this medicine by mouth on an empty stomach (at least 1 hour before a meal) as directed by your doctor, usually 2 to 4 times daily. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
    Sucralfate oral suspension is to be taken only by mouth. It may take 2 to 8 weeks before you receive the full benefit of taking sucralfate. Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve. Your doctor may want you to keep taking sucralfate at a lower dose once your active ulcer has healed.
    Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. Take this medicine on an empty stomach. Shake the oral liquid well before each use. Measure each dose with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. If you are also using an antacid, take it more than one half-hour before or after taking sucralfate oral liquid.
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  4. Healing Ulcers with Sucralfate
    Sucralfate is a medicine that helps heal ulcers in the first part of the small intestine, called the duodenum.
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