Generic Carafate

Carafate

Generic name: Sucralfate

What are sucralfate tablets?

SUCRALFATE (Carafate®) helps to treat or prevent the recurrence of stomach or duodenal (intestinal) ulcers. Sucralfate coats and protects ulcers or irritated stomach lining from the effects of acid. Sucralfate is sometimes prescribed for other gastrointestinal problems like acid-reflux, esophagitis, or mouth ulceration. Generic sucralfate tablets are available.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• kidney disease
• an unusual or allergic reaction to sucralfate, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

How should I take this medicine?

Take sucralfate tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. Sucralfate works best if taken on an empty stomach, usually 1 hour before meals. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What drug(s) may interact with sucralfate?

• antacids
• antibiotics
• digoxin
• ketoconazole
• levothyroxine and other thyroid hormones
• omeprazole or lansoprazole
• phenytoin
• ranitidine
• theophylline

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What side effects may I notice from taking sucralfate?

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

Rare:

• difficulty breathing
• drowsiness or dizziness
• skin rash
• swelling of the face and lips

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• constipation
• dry mouth
• headache
• indigestion, gas (flatulence)

What should I watch for while taking sucralfate?

Check with your prescriber or health care professional if your condition does not improve, or if it gets worse. Although healing with sucralfate may begin to occur within two weeks, you should continue treatment until your prescriber or health care professional has made sure healing is complete.

If you need to take antacid, take it at least 2 hours after a dose of sucralfate or more than 30 minutes before.

Where can I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

t should I tell my health care providers before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• kidney disease
• an unusual or allergic reaction to sucralfate, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. This medicine works best if you take it on an empty stomach, 1 hour before meals. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

Note: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What may interact with this medicine?

• antacid
• cimetidine
• digoxin
• ketoconazole
• phenytoin
• quinidine
• ranitidine
• some antibiotics like ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, and ofloxacin
• theophylline
• thyroid hormones
• warfarin

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care providers a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What side effects may I notice from this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
• difficulty breathing

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• back pain
• constipation
• drowsy, dizzy
• dry mouth
• headache
• stomach upset, gas
• trouble sleeping

This list may not describe all possible side effects.

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Let your doctor know if your symptoms do not improve or if you feel worse.

Antacids should not be taken within one half hour before or after this medicine.

Where should I keep this medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

What is the shelf life of the pills?

• The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.

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