Sucralfate

Sucralfate is used for:

Treating and preventing ulcers. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Sucralfate is a gastric protective. It works by forming a protective layer on the ulcer to serve as a barrier against acid, bile salts, and enzymes in the stomach.

Do NOT use Sucralfate if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Sucralfate

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Sucralfate :

Some medical conditions may interact with Sucralfate . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have kidney problems or are on dialysis, or have blockage of the intestines or difficulty swallowing

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Sucralfate . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Citrate salts or medicines that contain aluminum, specifically in patients with kidney disease, because side effects from aluminum buildup may occur

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Sucralfate may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.