What is Sucralfate?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: SucralfateBrand:
Sucralfate is a gastrointestinal agent used for management of duodenal ulcers. It may also be used for gastric ulcers, GERD, esophagitis, prevention of stress ulcers. Topically, it is used for treatment of stomatitis due to cancer chemotherapy and other causes of esophageal and gastric erosions.
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How do members experience Sucralfate?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid reflux | 68 | 25 | |
| Stomach pain | 38 | 15 | |
| Gastric ulcer | 19 | 8 | |
| Gastritis | 7 | 2 | |
| Increase effect of another treatment | 7 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal bloating | 1 | |
| Diarrhea | 1 | |
| Dizziness | 1 | |
| Excessive sinus drainage | 1 | |
| Indigestion | 1 | |
| Mouth sores (ulcers) | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 44 |
Member evaluations
Mamaw5
evaluated on Jan 14, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for gastric ulcer: Major
- Side effects: None
mickeymouse1952
evaluated on Mar 12, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for steakhouse syndrome: Major
- Side effects: None
mgt123
evaluated on May 07, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: None
- Side effects: None
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