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Carafate Drug Center
Medical Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Carafate (sucralfate) is a medication that is used to treat duodenal ulcers. Some common side effects associated with Carafate may include constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, gastric discomfort, indigestion, flatulence, or dry mouth. Tell the doctor immediately if you notice any of these side effects. This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur.
Carafate is administered orally in the form of tablets. Lower than usual dosages are recommended for elderly patients and adolescents. Drug interactions of Carafate may include reactions with other drugs taken at the same time, preventing their full absorption. It is best to take other drugs 2 hours before or after sucralfate to avoid drug interactions. Safe use of Carafate during pregnancy and lactation has not been established; therefore, the potential benefits must be weighed against the possible hazards.
Our Carafate Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions.
What is Prescribing information?
The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Carafate Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
CARAFATE® (sucralfate) is indicated in:
- Short-term treatment (up to 8 weeks) of active duodenal ulcer. While healing with sucralfate may occur during the first week or two, treatment should be continued for 4 to 8 weeks unless healing has been demonstrated by x-ray or endoscopic examination.
- Maintenance therapy for duodenal ulcer patients at reduced dosage after healing of acute ulcers.
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What is Carafate Prescribing Information?
Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More
What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Carafate Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Less serious side effects may include:
- nausea, vomiting, indigestion;
- stomach pain;
- constipation, diarrhea;
- mild itching or skin rash;
- sleep problems (insomnia);
- dizziness, drowsiness, spinning sensation;
- headache; or
- back pain.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor...
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What is Carafate Patient Information?
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Carafate Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines. Sucralfate forms a coating over ulcers, protecting the area from further injury. This helps ulcers heal more quickly.
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.
This drug may also be used to treat and prevent ul...
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