Sucracoat Suspension

Short Description

Sucracoat Suspension is used to treat ulcers in the stomach and intestine by forming a coating over them, protecting them from gastric acid and allowing them to heal.

Dosage Form

Suspension

Introduction

Sucracoat Suspension is a medication used to treat ulcers in the stomach and intestine. It contains the active ingredient sucralfate, which promotes the healing of ulcers by forming a coating over them. This coating acts as a physical barrier, protecting the ulcer from gastric acid and any other injury, allowing it to heal. 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.

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. Sucracoat Suspension is to be taken empty stomach.

Sucracoat Suspension 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.

Do not take antacids 30 minutes before or after taking this medication. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Sucracoat Suspension can cause dizziness and sleepiness. Take Sucracoat Suspension on an empty stomach, preferably 1 hour before a meal. Inform your doctor if you have a kidney disorder. Take it on an empty stomach, preferably 1 hour before a meal.