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Carafate (SUCRALFATE)

Carafate (SUCRALFATE) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Carafate; Generic name: SUCRALFATE; Drug class: Aluminum Complex [EPC].

Brand nameCarafate
Generic nameSUCRALFATE
Drug classAluminum Complex [EPC]
ManufacturerAllergan, Inc.
Used forINDICATIONS AND USAGE CARAFATE (sucralfate) Oral Suspension is indicated in the short-term (up to 8 weeks) treatment of active duodenal ulcer.
DosageDOS A GE AN D A DMINIS T RAT I ON Acti v e Duodenal Ulcer : The recommended adult oral dosage for duodenal ulcer is 1 gram (10 mL) four times per day. CARAFATE Oral Suspension should be administered on an empty stomach. Antacids may be prescribed as needed for relief of pain but should not be taken within one-half hour before or after CARAFATE Oral Suspension. While healing with sucralfate may occur during the first week or two, treatment should be continued for 4 to 8 weeks unless healing has b
WarningsWARNINGS Fatal complications, including pulmonary and cerebral emboli have occurred with inappropriate intravenous administration of CARAFATE Oral Suspension. Administer CARAFATE Oral Suspension only by the oral route. Do not administer intravenously.
Active ingredient(s)SUCRALFATE
RouteORAL
Official labelhttps://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0fb67b1c-b4c0-46f2-8a81-df1510e006aa

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