If you miss the daily dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is near the time of your next dose, you can skip the missed dose. Instead, take the next dose at your regular time.
Frequently Asked Question
How long does it take sucralfate to work?
It may take up to eight weeks before an ulcer is fully healed. Each 1g dose of sucralfate neutralizes about 14 to 16 mEq of stomach acid.
Does sucralfate help acid reflux?
Sucralfate is effective for the treatment of human reflux oesophagitis1,2,3,4; however, recent first-line treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease are proton pump inhibitors which control gastric acid secretion.
What is the most common side effect of sucralfate?
Constipation. The most common side effect of sucralfate is constipation. The medication works by binding to ulcers to protect them from further exposure to stomach acid, bile, pepsin, and bile salts. This gives the ulcers time to heal.
What happens if you take sucralfate with food?
Stomach and bowel disease—Sucralfate may bind with other meals and drugs which may cause blockage of the stomach and bowels.
Does sucralfate heal gastritis?
Abstract. Sucralfate is a cytoprotective drug widely used in clinical practice to control or treat several gastrointestinal diseases such as gastroesophageal reflux, gastritis, peptic ulcer, stress ulcer, and dyspepsia.
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