Sucrate 200ml

Introduction
Sucrate 200ml is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of ulcers in the stomach and intestine. It forms a coating over ulcers and creates a physical barrier thereby promotes healing of ulcer. Sucrate 200ml is taken one hour before meals preferably at bedtime in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects of this medicine are constipation, so it is better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine to avoid side effects. Dizziness and sleepiness may also occur, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Before taking this medicine it is better to inform the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease as a dose of your medicine needs to be adjusted. It is better to not take this medicine along with an antacid, you may try to take it two hours before or after taking this medicine.

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Uses of Sucrate 200ml
Intestinal ulcers
Stomach ulcers
Side effects of Sucrate 200ml
Common
Constipation
How to use Sucrate 200ml
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Sucrate 200ml is to be taken empty stomach.
How Sucrate 200ml works
Sucrate 200ml forms a coating over the ulcer or any other raw surface. This creates a physical barrier that protects the ulcer/raw surface from the gastric acid or any other injury, allowing it to heal.
What if you forget to take Sucrate 200ml?
If you miss a dose of Sucrate 200ml, 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 schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Sucrate 200ml aids in healing of ulcers in the stomach and intestine.
Take it on an empty stomach, preferably 1 hour before a meal.
Do not take antacids 30 minutes before or after taking this medication.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Sucrate 200ml can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
It may take 4-6 weeks or more for the ulcers to heal completely. Do not stop taking the medicine until your doctor tells you to.
Inform your doctor if you have a kidney disorder.
Brief Description
Indication
Peptic ulcer, Chronic gastritis, GI haemorrhage from stress ulceration
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take on an empty stomach 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals.
Adult Dose
Oral Chronic gastritis; Peptic ulcer Adult: 1 g 4 times daily or 2 g bid for 4-8 wk, may extend up to 12 wk if necessary. Maintenance dose of 1 g bid may be given to prevent the recurrence of duodenal ulcers. Max: 8 g daily. Prophylaxis of gastrointestinal haemorrhage from stress ulceration Adult: 1 g 6 times daily. Not to exceed 8 g daily.

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Child Dose
Oral Chronic gastritis; Peptic ulcer Child: 1 mth-2 yr: 250 mg 4-6 times daily; 2-12 yr: 500 mg 4-6 times daily and 12-18 yr: 1 g 4-6 times daily. Prophylaxis of gastrointestinal haemorrhage from stress ulceration Child: 1 mth-2 yr: 250 mg 4-6 times daily; 2-12 yr: 500 mg 4-6 times daily and 12-18 yr: 1 g 4-6 times daily.

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Renal Dose
Renal failure: Use with caution; aluminum salt may accumulate
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Sucralfate protects GI lining against peptic acid, pepsin and bile salts by binding with positively-charged proteins in exudates forming a viscous paste-like adhesive substance thus forming a protective coating.
Precaution
Systemic aluminum toxicity may occur in patients with chronic renal failure. Neonates, children; pregnancy and lactation. Lactation: Probably safe because drug is minimally absorbed; unknown whether drug is excreted in breast milk

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Side Effect
1-10% Constipation (2%) <1% Diarrhea,Dizziness,Dry mouth,Flatulence,Headache,Indigestion,Insomnia,Nausea,Vertigo,Vomiting Frequency Not Defined Bezoars formation,Gastrointestinal discomfort _ Interaction Avoid antacids within 30 min of sucralfate admin. May reduce absorption of tetracyclines, ranitidine, ketoconazole, theophylline, phenytoin, cimetidine and digoxin (ensure a dosing interval of at least 2 hr between admin of sucralfate and other non-antacid medications).