Cral Oral Gel

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200 ml Gel in 1 Bottle Out of Stock
₹ 105
200 ML GEL 1 Bottle ₹ 105
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Cral Oral Gel

200 ml Gel in 1 Bottle
₹ 105
200 ML GEL | 1 Bottle
₹ 105
171 people have bought this recently

Cral Information

Cral is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Gel. It is typically used for the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Secondary and off-label uses of Cral have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cral. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The side effects typically associated with Cral include Constipation. While these are the most often observed Cral side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Cral normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Cral has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cral's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Cral is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diabetes as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cral contraindications section.

Besides this, Cral may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cral is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.



Cral Benefits & Uses

Cral is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cral Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage

Cral Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Cral safe for pregnant women?


    No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Cral in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

    Unknown
  • Is the use of Cral safe during breastfeeding?


    No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Cral on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Cral will cause side effects or not.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Cral on the Kidneys?


    Cral rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Cral on the Liver?


    Cral is completely safe for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Cral on the Heart?


    There are no any side effects of Cral for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Cral with Other Drugs

Cral should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Mild



Cral Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cral unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Cral

  • Is this Cral habit forming or addictive?


    Cral does not cause addiction.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cral as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Cral should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Cral is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Cral Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Cral


    Taking Cral with food does not cause any problems.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Cral


    Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cral.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Cral

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I safely use Cral?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Usually, Cral is given for short-term treatment for up to 8 weeks. You are advised to take Cral as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Taking this drug beyond that period might not be good for you because it can lead to unintended side effects. 

Question about 5 years ago

Can Cral help with IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome)?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cral might help with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) but there is insufficient scientific data available for its use in IBS. Since it is a prescription drug you are advised to not take it by yourself.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Cral contain sulfa?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Cral does not contain sulfa. It contains sucralfate which is used in the treatment of duodenal ulcer.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Cral?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Take Cral 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. Cral should be taken empty stomach,1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after the meal so that it can form a protective coating in the gastrointestinal lining. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper kidney function.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Cral an antacid?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

No, Cral is not an antacid. It contains sucralfate which works by forming a protective coating in the gastrointestinal lining and provide relief from acidity and other stomach related issues.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Carafate

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 656-657

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1154-1155

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