TabletSuracid 1000mg Tablet
In Treatment of Intestinal ulcers Intestinal ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the intestine. Suracid 1000mg Tablet is used to treat intestinal ulcers. Suracid 1000mg Tablet works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach makes, pr…
About this Medicine
Suracid 1000mg Tablet is used in the treatment of ulcers in the stomach and intestine. It contains the active ingredient sucralfate which promotes the healing of ulcers by forming a coating over them which acts as a physical barrier. Suracid 1000mg Tablet is taken one hour before meals preferably at bedtime in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen.The most common side effect of Suracid 1000mg Tablet are constipation and headache. To prevent constipation, take plenty of fluids while on treatment with this medicine. Dizziness and sleepiness may occasionally occur, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.Before taking Suracid 1000mg Tablet inform the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Do not take antacids within two hours of taking Suracid 1000mg Tablet.
How it Works
Suracid 1000mg Tablet forms a coating over the ulcer or any other raw surface. This creates a physical barrier that protects the ulcer/raw surface from the gastric acid or any other injury, allowing it to heal.
Key Facts
Chemical Class :: Disaccharide Sulfates|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: GASTRO INTESTINAL|Action Class :: Anti-Ulcerants
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