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- $Subject{Carafate Marion Merrell Dow Antiulcer sucralfate ulcers stomach acid
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- sucralfate
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- BRAND NAME (Manufacturer)
-
- Carafate (Marion Merrell Dow)
-
- TYPE OF DRUG
-
- Antiulcer
-
- INGREDIENT
-
- sucralfate
-
- DOSAGE FORM
-
- Tablets (1 g)
-
- STORAGE
-
- Sucralfate should be stored at room temperature in a tightly closed
- container.
-
- USES
-
- Sucralfate is used for the short-term treatment of ulcers. This
- medication binds to the surface of the ulcer, thereby protecting it from
- stomach acid and promoting healing.
-
- TREATMENT
-
- In order to obtain maximum benefit from this drug, you should swallow it
- whole with a full glass of water. Take it on an empty stomach one hour before
- or two hours after a meal and at bedtime. Do not take antacids within 30
- minutes before or one hour after taking sucralfate.
- Continue to take sucralfate for the full length of time prescribed by
- your doctor, even if your symptoms disappear. Your ulcer may not yet be
- healed. However, do not take it for more than eight weeks without your
- doctor's authorization.
- If you miss a dose of this medication, take the missed dose as soon as
- possible, unless it is almost time for the next dose. In that case, do not
- take the missed dose at all; just return to your regular dosing schedule. Do
- not double the next dose.
-
- SIDE EFFECTS
-
- Minor.
-
- Back pain, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth,
- indigestion, nausea, or stomach pain. These side effects should disappear as
- your body adjusts to the medication.
- To relieve constipation, exercise and drink more water (unless your
- doctor directs you to do otherwise).
- If you feel dizzy, sit or lie down for a while; get up slowly from a
- sitting or reclining position, and be careful on stairs.
- To relieve mouth dryness, chew sugarless gum or suck on ice chips or a
- piece of hard candy.
-
- Major.
-
- Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
- particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
- itching or rash. Also, if your condition does not improve or seems to be
- getting worse, you should contact your doctor.
-
- INTERACTIONS
-
- 1. Sucralfate may prevent the absorption of tetracycline, digoxin,
- phenytoin, ranitidine, and fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E, and K) from
- the gastrointestinal tract. At least one hour should separate doses of any of
- these medications and sucralfate.
- 2. Sucralfate may increase stomach absorption of ciprofloxacin and
- norfloxacin. At least two hours should separate doses of these medications
- and sucralfate.
- BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about any medications you are currently
- taking, especially any listed above.
-
- WARNINGS
-
- * Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to
- any medications, especially to sucralfate.
- * Tell your doctor if you now have or if you have ever had kidney
- disease.
- * If sucralfate makes you dizzy or drowsy, do not take part in any
- activity that requires alertness, such as driving a car or operating
- potentially dangerous machinery.
- * Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Although sucralfate
- appears to be safe, extensive studies in pregnant women have not been
- conducted. Also, tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding an infant. It is
- not known whether sucralfate passes into breast milk.
-
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-
- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
-