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Sucrazen Cream

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS
Last updated on 31 Oct 2024 | 01:10 AM (IST)
Sucrazen Cream is a medicine used as a wound healing agent for treating several types of wounds. It forms a protective layer over the surface and shields the wound from external irritants. This way it promotes healing and facilitates regeneration of damaged tissues.
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Product introduction

Sucrazen Cream is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The affected area should be clean and dry before application. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. Use it regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased.

If your condition goes on for longer than four weeks or gets worse at any time, let your doctor know. You can help this medicine work better by keeping the affected areas clean, making sure they are dry, and washing your hands before and after treating the infection.

Some common side effects include burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application. If the side effects bother you or do not go away, let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce them.

It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way it works but talk to your doctor before using it if you have used a similar cream before and had an allergic reaction.

Uses of Sucrazen Cream

Benefits of Sucrazen Cream

Treatment of Intestinal ulcers
Intestinal ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the intestine. Sucrazen Cream is used to treat intestinal ulcers. Sucrazen Cream works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach makes, preventing further damage to the ulcer, and heals naturally. Sucrazen Cream 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 Sucrazen Cream 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. Sucrazen Cream is used to treat stomach ulcers. Sucrazen Cream 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.
Wound healing
Sucrazen Cream helps remove dead tissue from the wounded area and helps in faster healing. It helps forms a protective barrier which shields the wound from external irritants, promotes moist environment conducive to healing, and facilitates the regeneration of damaged tissues. It also reduces swelling, clears any harmful organisms from the area and minimizes the risk of developing an infection. This way it facilitates wound healing and regeneration of healthy skin and tissues.

Side effects of Sucrazen Cream

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 Sucrazen
  • Constipation
  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Sucrazen Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Sucrazen Cream works

Sucrazen Cream forms a coating over the affected area (burn/wound) or any other raw surface. This creates a physical barrier that protects the burn/wound//raw surface from getting irritated or any other injury, allowing it to heal. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that relieves the symptoms of inflammation such as pain, redness or itching.

Quick tips

  • It adheres and serves to protect the damaged tissue and also facilitates healing.
  • Apply it as a thin layer onto affected area or as suggested by the doctor.
  • Don't cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects
  • Sucrazen Cream 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 Sucrazen Cream 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

No interaction found/established
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sucrazen Cream 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
Sucrazen Cream is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving

Driving

No interaction found/established
Kidney

Kidney

No interaction found/established
Liver

Liver

No interaction found/established
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Frequently asked questions

Sucrazen Cream is not an antibiotic/sulfa drug/ PPI (proton-pump inhibitor) or a pain-killer. It is an ulcer protective medicine
No. Sucrazen Cream is a prescription drug. It is not available or sold over the counter
Yes. Sucrazen Cream is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use
Yes. Sucrazen Cream is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor
Yes. Sucrazen Cream can be taken with Prilosec/Nexium/ Tylenol/Zantac/ibuprofen and Pepto if prescribed by your doctor
Sucrazen Cream does not cause headaches/weight gain/insomnia or heartburn. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor
No. Sucrazen Cream is not a narcotic drug.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Disaccharide Sulfates

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Anti-Ulcerants

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.
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Patient concerns

Tongue,cheek and mouth ulcers since 17 days not completely healing. Getting new ulcers again n again.

Dr. Vijay Verma
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
Visit ent specialist to see for type of ulcers

Sir I have oral ulcers on palate .I m taking Vit B complex capsules but not relived by it also applying lignocaine gel to ulcers but ulcers not healing please help me sir tell me treatment

Dr. Vijay Verma
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
R u diabetic visit ent specialist as type of ulcer and reason for its not healing can be only be made after examination
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Name: Elysium Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Post Dhabhasa, Tal Padra, Dist Vadodara, Gujarat 391440, INDIA

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Country of origin: India
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