Generic name: sucralfate (oral route) [ soo-KRAL-fate ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous GI agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 5, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Carafate
In Canada
- Sulcrate Suspension Plus
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet
- Suspension
Therapeutic Class: Antiulcer, Protectant
Uses for Sulcrate Suspension Plus
Sucralfate is used to treat and prevent duodenal ulcers and other conditions as determined by your doctor. It works by forming a barrier or coat over the ulcer. This protects the ulcer from the acid of the stomach, allowing it to heal. Sucralfate contains an aluminum salt.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Sulcrate Suspension Plus
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of sucralfate in the pediatric population. Safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of sucralfate in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving this medicine.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits agains...
