Review the side-effects of Sucralfate as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, gastric discomfort, indigestion, flatulence and dry mouth.
Skin - Itching and rash.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, sleeplessness, sleepiness and unsteadiness.
Miscellaneous - Back pain and headache.
Carafate
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, gastric discomfort, indigestion, flatulence and dry mouth.
Skin - Itching and rash.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, sleeplessness, sleepiness and unsteadiness.
Miscellaneous - Back pain and headache.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage. Not recommended in children under 15 years. Bezoar formation has been reported and caution is needed in patients with delayed gastric emptying.Drug Name : Sucralfate
Sucralfate(Carafate) generic is a gastric protective agent, prescribed for intestinal ulcers.Trade Names for Sucralfate
India :
Drez Powd |
Drez-S |
Drez-S |
Petrom |
Petrom |
Povistop |
Spentoxy (1000 mg, 20 mg) |
Axid O |
Sucfate O |
Ultracid |
Kralbac -O |
Sucrazen -O |
Sigral Forte |
Lacrate O |
Greycid |
Pepciril -O |
Yescain |
Scorcid -O |
Ucox -O |
Fate O
International :
Carafate