How is Sucralfate Oral Route dosed?
The recommended dosage for adults to treat duodenal ulcers is one gram (10 milliliters [mL]) four times a day, taken on an empty stomach for 4 to 8 weeks. Consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice on dosing.
What is the dosage form of Sucralfate Oral Route?
Sucralfate oral route is available in tablet and suspension forms.
What medications are contraindication with Sucralfate Oral Route?
Caution should be exercised when using sucralfate oral route with certain medications. Antacids should be taken more than one half-hour before or after taking sucralfate oral liquid to prevent interaction or blockage of the stomach and bowels. Cimetidine, Ciprofloxacin, Digoxin, Norfloxacin, Ofloxacin, and Ranitidine should be taken 2 hours before taking sucralfate oral liquid. Consult your doctor or healthcare professional for personalized advice on combining medications with sucralfate oral route.
How is Sucralfate Oral Route administered?
Sucralfate oral route is typically administered as a suspension. Shake the oral liquid well before each use and measure each dose with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. Take the medicine on an empty stomach. Follow your doctor's orders or the instructions on the label.
What are common precautions when taking Sucralfate Oral Route?
Common precautions when taking sucralfate orally include: use with caution in patients with kidney disease, avoid taking sucralfate with food, take the medicine only as directed by your doctor, finish the full course of treatment, take the medicine on an empty stomach, shake the oral liquid well before each use, measure each dose with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup, allow at least an hour before or after taking sucralfate oral liquid if you are also using an antacid, and if you are taking cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, digoxin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin, or ranitidine, take these medications at least 2 hours before taking sucralfate oral liquid. Consult your healthcare professional for any questions or concerns.