Sucrafil Suspension

Sucrafil Suspension helps in the treatment of ulcers that develop in the intestine. The drug is meant for oral consumption and as it enters the system, it creates a coating around the ulcers. This coating protects the ulcers from getting injured, thus they have time to heal effectively.

Doctors prescribe the drug on the basis of the patient's medical condition and how he responds to the treatment. Sucrafil Suspension is generally prescribed to be taken twice or even four times a day. It has to be taken when your stomach is empty, that is, about an hour before you take a meal.

Sucrafil Suspension should be taken regularly for the best results. The ulcers in the intestines will take about 4-8 weeks to heal properly. Make sure that you do not discontinue the drug without consulting your doctor first.

Most medicines cause certain side effects when taken. Some of these side effects are quite minor and disappear in some time while other more serious side effects can lead to greater complications. Some minor side effects of Sucrafil Suspension are nausea, gas, dryness of the mouth, constipation, and stomach upset.

Major side effects of Sucrafil Suspension include severe stomach pain, nausea and vomiting and problems with swallowing. An allergic reaction to Sucrafil Suspension is very rare, but if it does occur, it symptoms include swelling, rashes, problems with breathing and dizziness.

If any of the above side effects persist for a long period of time or tend to worsen immediate medical aid should be sought. It is also important that you inform your health care provider about your medical history, with full details about any current health issues or allergies that you suffer from.

Provide a list of medications that you are currently taking as well. Along with the drug the doctor may also advise certain lifestyle changes, which include dietary alterations, healthy exercise, and some programs to reduce stress.

Take recommended dose before meals or on an empty stomach. Take any other medications at least 2 hours before taking sucralfate. Do not take antacids within 30 minutes of taking Sucrafil Suspension.

• Duodenal Ulcer

• Stomach Ulcers

• Allergy

• Constipation

• Back Pain

• Dizziness

• Dry Mouth

• Indigestion

• Nausea

• Skin Rash

• Stomach Pain

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medication lasts for an average duration of 6 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medication can be observed in 1 to 2 hours.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is recommended for pregnant women only if clearly needed.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is recommended in breastfeeding women only if clearly needed.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Caution is advised while consuming alcohol with this medicine.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medication may cause side effects that might affect the alertness. Hence the driving ability of the patient is hindered. Patient must avoid driving if taking this medication.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken in patient with kidney disease, Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Limited information is available. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Sucrafil Suspension , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Sucramal Suspension

  Menarini India Pvt Ltd

• Sucramal Suspension

  Menarini India Pvt Ltd

• Acicrol Oral Gel

  Pulse Pharmaceuticals

• Macralfate Suspension

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Sigral Suspension

  Signova Pharma Pvt Ltd

• Lenocarb S 1000mg Suspension

  Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Sucrace Suspension

  Zydus Cadila

• Sucnol Suspension

  Knoll Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Sucral Suspension

  Strassenburg Pharmaceuticals.Ltd

• Sparacid DS Suspension

  Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

This medication belongs to the gastrointestinal agents. It works by forming an ulcer-adherent complex that covers the ulcer site and protects from attack by acid, pepsin and bile salts.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Decreased effect: Digoxin, phenytoin (hydantoins), warfarin, ketoconazole, quinidine, ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin (quinolones), tetracycline, theophylline; because of the potential for sucralfate to alter the absorption of some drugs, separate administration (take other medications 2 hours before sucralfate) should be considered when alterations in bioavailability are believed to be critical.

• Interaction with Disease

  Successful therapy with sucralfate should not be expected to alter the posthealing frequency of recurrence or the severity of duodenal ulceration; use with caution in patients with chronic renal failure who have an impaired excretion of absorbed aluminum. Because of the potential for sucralfate to alter the absorption of some drugs, separate administration (take other medication 2 hours before sucralfate) should be considered when alterations in bioavailability are believed to be critical.

• Interaction with Food

  Interferes with absorption of vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin K.

• Ques : What is sucrafil suspension?

  Ans : Sucrafil is an antiulcer agent. It contains Sucralfate as an active ingredient.

• Ques : What is the use of Sucrafil suspension?

  Ans : The suspension is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like stomach and bowel ulcers, inflammation of the stomach, abdominal swelling and duodenal ulcer.

• Ques : What are the side effects of sucrafil suspension?

  Ans : Possible side-effects include constipation, back pain, dizziness and dry mouth.

• Ques : Can Sucrafil Suspension be used for stomach and bowel ulcers and inflammation of the stomach?

  Ans : Yes, it can be used for stomach and bowel ulcers and inflammation of the stomach.

• Ques : How long do I need to use sucrafil suspension before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is within 6 hours to 3 days, before noticing an improvement in the condition.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use sucrafil suspension?

  Ans : This medication is generally used twice or thrice a day, as the time interval up to which this medication has an impact is around 8 to 12 hours.

• Ques : Should I use sucrafil suspension empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The salts involved in this medication work properly at an empty stomach.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of sucrafil suspension?

  Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store at room temperature and keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect.

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