Sucralfate (Oral)

Brand Names : Carafate, Apo-sucralfate, Sulcrate, Sulcrate Suspension Plus

Category

• Antiulcer agent
• Gastric mucosa protectant

Description

Sucralfate (soo-KRAL-fate) is used to treat and prevent duodenal ulcers. This medicine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Sucralfate works by forming a ``barrier'" or ``coating'" over the ulcer. This protects the ulcer from the acid of the stomach, allowing it to heal. Sucralfate contains an aluminum salt.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

Oral
• Oral suspension (U.S. and Canada)
• Tablets (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Carafate

In Canada -

• Apo-sucralfate
• Sulcrate
• Sulcrate Suspension Plus

Generic name product may be available in the U.S.