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Carafate Tablets

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CARAFATE
(sucralfate) Tablets

DRUG DESCRIPTION

CARAFATE Tablets contain sucralfate and sucralfate is an a-D-glucopyranoside, β-D-fructofuranosyl-, octakis-(hydrogen sulfate), aluminum complex.

Carafate (sucralfate) structural formula illustration

Tablets for oral administration contain 1 g of sucralfate.

Also contain: D & C Red #30 Lake, FD&C Blue #1 Lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and starch. Therapeutic category: antiulcer.

Brand Name: Carafate Tablets
Generic Name: Sucralfate
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