| Why
is Carafate prescribed?
Carafate is used to treat ulcers. It adheres to damaged ulcer tissue
and protects against acid and enzymes so healing can occur.
Sucralfate
is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist
for more information.
How
should Carafate be used?
Carafate comes as a tablet and liquid to take by mouth. It
usually is taken four times a day, 1 hour before meals and at bedtime.
Take Carafate on an empty stomach, 2 hours after or 1 hour before
meals. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully,
and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not
understand. Take Sucralfate exactly as directed. Do not take more
or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Shake
liquid sucralfate well before measuring doses.
Sucralfate
must be taken regularly to be effective. It may take up to 8 weeks
for ulcers to heal.
Carafate : Full
Prescribing Information
| Carafate's
Price List |
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| Sucral (brand) aka Carafate
Generic name : Sucralfate
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| Strength : 500 mg tab
Manufacturer : Ranbaxy Unichem
Quantity : 100 tabs |
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| Sucralfate (generic) aka Carafate
Generic name : Sucralfate
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| Strength : 500 mg tab
Manufacturer : various
Quantity : 150 tabs |
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Sucralfate (generic) aka Carafate
Generic name : Sucralfate
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| Strength : 1 g tab
Manufacturer : various
Quantity : 100 tabs |
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What
special precautions should I follow?
Before
taking carafate, tell
your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Carafate or any
other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications you are taking, especially antacids (Mylanta, Maalox),
anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin), cinoxacin
(Cinobac), ciprofloxacin (Cipro), digoxin (Lanoxin), enoxacin (Penetrex),
ketoconazole (Nizoral), levofloxacin (Levaquin), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin),
nalidixic acid (NegGram), norfloxacin (Noroxin), ofloxacin (Floxin),
phenytoin (Dilantin), quinidine, sparfloxacin (Zagam), tetracycline
(Sumycin), and vitamins. If you are taking any of these medicines,
do not take them within 2 hours of taking Carafate.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart or kidney disease
or diabetes.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or
are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Carafate,
call your doctor.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it
is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue
your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make
up for a missed one.
What
side effects can Carafate cause?
Although side effects from Carafate are not common, they can occur.
To avoid constipation, abdominal pain, and gas, eat a high-fiber
diet (extra fruits, vegetables, salads, and bran) and drink plenty
of fluids.
If
you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
passing
red or black stools
coughing up or vomiting material that is bright red or looks like
coffee grounds
What storage conditions are needed for Carafate?
Keep Sucralfate in the container it came in, tightly closed, and
out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away
from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away
any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your
pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
What
other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory.
Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your response
to sucralfate.
Do
not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any
questions you have about refilling your prescription.
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Prescribing Information |
