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Carafate (sucralfate) for Ulcers

Carafate (Sucralfate)

Carafate medication is used to treat duodenal ulcers. It is not absorbed by the digestive tract into the body but works mainly along the lining of the stomach. It protects the ulcer sites from enzymes, bile salts, and acids. Although Carafate tablets can treat active ulcers, they do not prevent them from occurring.

You can easily buy Carafate (Sucralfate 1gm Tablet) online from Canada Pharmacy and have it delivered to your doorstep without hassle.

Directions

If you are suffering from kidney problems, having regular dialysis, or have diabetes, then inform your doctor before starting Carafate. Take this medication on an empty stomach, a couple of hours before or after a meal. Although you might feel your condition improving make sure that you take this medication for the prescribed number of days. Avoid using any other medication with Carafate. Make sure to have a gap of at least a couple of hours to allow easy absorption of other medications by the body.

Don’t use any antacids without the doctor’s advice. Use only the ones prescribed by your doctor at least half an hour before or after Carafate.

The usually prescribed dose for treatment of ulcers is Sucralfate 1 gm. Tablet. This tablet is given four times a day for one or two months depending on the condition of the patient.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Carafate (Sucralfate 1gm Tablet), as the name implies, is sucralfate.

Cautions

Tell your doctor if you are allergic to sucralfate, pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Carafate. If you have a history of swallowing, kidney, breathing, or stomach problems be sure to discuss these problems with your doctor before beginning the Carafate treatment. Kidneys do not function properly in old age.

Carafate contains aluminum which is usually removed by the kidneys. Therefore, older people are at a higher risk of developing high aluminum levels when they use this medicine with antacids.

Side Effects

In case of allergic reactions such as difficulty in breathing, hives or swelling of face and throat get immediate medical attention. Some of the less serious side effects are:

• Stomach pain
• Drowsiness, dizziness, spinning sensation
• Nausea, upset stomach, vomiting
• Problem in sleeping
• Diarrhea, constipation
• Headache
• Skin rash, mild itching
• Back pain