Active Ingredient: Sucralfate
Sucralfate is indicated in adults and adolescents over 14 years old for treatment of duodenal ulcer, chronic gastritis, peptic esophagitis.
For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:
Oral
4 - 8 g
From 1 To 2 g 4 time(s) per day every day
The usual dose is 2 grams twice daily to be taken on rising and at bedtime, or 1 gram 4 times a day to be taken 1 hour before meals and at bedtime.
Maximum daily dose: 8 grams.
For ease of administration, sucralfate may be dispersed in 10-15 mL of water. Four to six weeks' treatment is usually needed for ulcer healing, but up to twelve weeks may be necessary in resistant cases.
Antacids may be used as required for relief of pain, but should not be taken half an hour before or after sucralfate.
Should be taken 1 hour before meals and at bedtime.
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