Sucrold-O Oral Suspension
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Seepi Pharma Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Sucralfate (1000mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Disaccharide Sulfates |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
Action Class | Anti-Ulcerants |
User Rating | 4.5 |
User Reviews | 705 |
FAQ
Sucrold-O Oral Suspension Reviews
Sucrold-O 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 Sucrold-O 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 Sucrold-O 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 Sucrold-O.
How Sucrold-O Oral Suspension Works
How to Use Sucrold-O Oral Suspension
Benefits of Sucrold-O Oral Suspension
- In Treatment of Stomach ulcers: Stomach ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the stomach. Sucrold-O is used to treat stomach ulcers. Sucrold-O covers the damaged ulcer tissue in the stomach and protects it against stomach acid or further injury. This helps ulcers heal more quickly. $also gives relief from pain and discomfort in the stomach associated with stomach ulcers. You need to keep taking the medicine as it is prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
- In Treatment of Intestinal ulcers: Intestinal ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the intestine. Sucrold-O is used to treat intestinal ulcers. Sucrold-O works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach makes, preventing further damage to the ulcer, and heals naturally. Sucrold-O also reduces pain and bleeding associated with intestinal ulcers. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer. You need to keep taking Sucrold-O as prescribed by the doctor for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
Uses of Sucrold-O Oral Suspension
- Treatment of Intestinal ulcers
- Treatment of Stomach ulcers
Sucrold-O Oral Suspension Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Do not take antacids 30 minutes before or after taking this medication.
- Do not take antacids 30 minutes before or after taking this medication.
- Inform your doctor if you have a kidney disorder.
- Take Sucrold-O on an empty stomach, preferably 1 hour before a meal.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Sucrold-O can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Sucrold-O can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Sucrold-O aids in healing of ulcers in the stomach and intestine.
- It may take 4-6 weeks or more for the ulcers to heal completely. Do not stop taking the medicine until your doctor tells you to.
- Take it on an empty stomach, preferably 1 hour before a meal.
- It may take 4-6 weeks or more for the ulcers to heal completely. Do not stop taking the medicine until your doctor tells you to.
- Inform your doctor if you have a kidney disorder.
References
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