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Sufrate P is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Other than this, Sufrate P has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Sufrate P depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Sufrate P also has some side effects, the most common being Constipation. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Sufrate P as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Sufrate P go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Sufrate P's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Sufrate P's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Diabetes must refrain from the use of Sufrate P since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Sufrate P are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Sufrate P may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Sufrate P is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Sufrate P is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Sufrate P safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Sufrate P in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Sufrate P safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Sufrate P in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Sufrate P is unavailable.
What is the effect of Sufrate P on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Sufrate P on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Sufrate P on the Liver?
Sufrate P is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Sufrate P on the Heart?
You can take Sufrate P without any fear of damage to the heart.
Sufrate P should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sufrate P unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sufrate P habit forming or addictive?
Sufrate P is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Sufrate P you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Sufrate P only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Sufrate P in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Sufrate P
You can take Sufrate P with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sufrate P
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Sufrate P with alcohol will be.
Yes, Sufrate P can be taken along with omeprazole at the same time. Omeprazole does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Sufrate P. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, you are advised to take omeprazole 30 minutes before taking Sufrate P.
Take Sufrate P 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. Sufrate P 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.
No, Sufrate P is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to use this drug without a doctor's advice because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, Sufrate P 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.
Sufrate P contains sucralfate that works by forming a protective coating in the gastrointestinal lining that protects it against stomach acid, pepsin, and bile acid salts which allows the ulcer to heal.
This medicine data has been created by -
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