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Sucral Tablet

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:08 AM (IST)
Sucral Tablet is used in the treatment of ulcers in the stomach and intestine. It contains the active ingredient sucralfate which promotes the healing of ulcers by forming a coating over them which acts as a physical barrier.
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General Information

Contains

Sucralfate (1gm)

Marketer

Strassenburg Pharmaceuticals.Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Sucral Tablet is taken one hour before meals preferably at bedtime in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen.

The most common side effect of Sucral Tablet are constipation and headache. To prevent constipation, take plenty of fluids while on treatment with this medicine. Dizziness and sleepiness may occasionally occur, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Before taking Sucral Tablet inform the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Do not take antacids within two hours of taking Sucral Tablet.

Uses of Sucral Tablet

Benefits of Sucral Tablet

Treatment of Intestinal ulcers
Intestinal ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the intestine. Sucral Tablet is used to treat intestinal ulcers. Sucral Tablet works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach makes, preventing further damage to the ulcer, and heals naturally. Sucral Tablet also reduces pain and bleeding associated with intestinal ulcers. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer. You need to keep taking Sucral Tablet as prescribed by the doctor for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
Treatment of Stomach ulcers
Stomach ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the stomach. Sucral Tablet is used to treat stomach ulcers. Sucral Tablet covers the damaged ulcer tissue in the stomach and protects it against stomach acid or further injury. This helps ulcers heal more quickly. $also gives relief from pain and discomfort in the stomach associated with stomach ulcers. You need to keep taking the medicine as it is prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.

Side effects of Sucral Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Sucral
  • Constipation
  • Headache

How to use Sucral Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sucral Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Sucral Tablet works

Sucral Tablet forms a coating over the ulcer or any other raw surface. This creates a physical barrier that protects the ulcer/raw surface from the gastric acid or any other injury, allowing it to heal.

Quick tips

  • Do not take antacids 30 minutes before or after taking this medication.
  • Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Sucral Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
  • It may take 4-6 weeks or more for the ulcers to heal completely. Do not stop taking the medicine until your doctor tells you to.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a kidney disorder.
  • Take Sucral Tablet on an empty stomach, preferably 1 hour before a meal.
  • Sucral Tablet aids in healing of ulcers in the stomach and intestine.
  • Take it on an empty stomach, preferably 1 hour before a meal.
  • Do not take antacids 30 minutes before or after taking this medication.
  • Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Sucral Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
  • It may take 4-6 weeks or more for the ulcers to heal completely. Do not stop taking the medicine until your doctor tells you to.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a kidney disorder.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Sucral Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sucral Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Sucral Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Sucral Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Sucral Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sucral Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Sucral Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Interaction with drugs

Taking Sucral with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Life-threatening

Paracetamol+Promethazine (nasal route)

Interaction between these drugs observed under oral administration. Mild Dizziness
Moderate

Levocetirizine (nasal route)

Interaction between these drugs observed under oral administration. Mild Dizziness

Frequently asked questions

It is advisable to avoid taking antacids within 30 minutes of taking Sucral Tablet since this medicine can decrease the absorption of some antacids if taken together.
Sucral Tablet must be taken on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
No, it takes around one to two weeks for the medicine to heal an ulcer of the stomach or intestine. But continue taking Sucral Tablet for the duration as prescribed by your doctor for complete healing.
Yes, constipation is one of the common side effects of Sucral Tablet. Include fiber in your diet (fruits and vegetables), drink 8-10 glasses of fluids a day, and keep active. A stool softener (with a doctor's prescription) once or twice a day may prevent constipation. If you do not have a bowel movement for 2-3 days, consult your doctor.
Sucral Tablet is not an antibiotic/sulfa drug/ PPI (proton-pump inhibitor) or a pain-killer. It is an ulcer protective medicine
No. Sucral Tablet is a prescription drug. It is not available or sold over the counter
Yes. Sucral Tablet is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use
Yes. Sucral Tablet is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor
Yes. Sucral Tablet can be taken with Prilosec/Nexium/ Tylenol/Zantac/ibuprofen and Pepto if prescribed by your doctor
Sucral Tablet does not cause headaches/weight gain/insomnia or heartburn. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor
No. Sucral Tablet is not a narcotic drug.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Disaccharide Sulfates

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Anti-Ulcerants

Related lab tests

Anti Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (ASCA), IgA

Anti Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (ASCA), IgG

Helicobacter Pylori IgA

Helicobacter Pylori IgG

Helicobacter Pylori IgM

References

  1. Wallace JL, Sharkey KA. Pharmacotherapy of Gastric Acidity, Peptic Ulcers, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1315.
  2. McQuaid KR. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 1075-76.
  3. Sucralfate. Bridgewater, NJ: Aptalis Pharma US; Mar. 2013. [Accessed on 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  4. Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Sucralfate. [Updated 2018 Oct 31]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
  5. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  6. Sucralfate [Drug Label]. Irvine, CA: Allergan USA, Inc.; 2017. [Accessed 06 Apr. 2024] (online) Available from:
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Twice A Day
52%
Once A Day
24%
Thrice A Day
20%
Four Times A Day
4%
Stomach ulcers
67%
Others
33%
Average
100%

Patient concerns

Excessive gas in intestine for which burning and vomiting feelings after 2-3 hours of meal.

Dr. Pushkar Mani
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
take Rabekind DSR twice daily 1 hour before breakfast & dinner for 3 weeksSyurp SUCRAL 15ml once daily in empty stomach, the gap between sucral and rabekind should be 30 minutes minimum and sucral should be take 1stsyrup ULGEL 10ml with meals , twice daily for 2 weeks

I'm suffering from severe acidity for few days. and i have a past history of acidity from 3 years

Dr. Pushkar Mani
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
Take sompraz d once daily empty stomach for 2 weekSyrup sucral 10 ml tds for 2 week
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Name: Strassenburg Pharmaceuticals.Ltd
Address: 70, Hazra Road, Kolkata - 700 019, West Bengal, India

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Country of origin: India

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