Carafate Indications, Dosage, Storage, Stability - Sucralfate

Carafate Indications, Dosage, Storage, Stability - Sucralfate

INDICATIONS

CARAFATE (sucralfate) Suspension is indicated in the short-term (up to 8 weeks) treatment of active duodenal ulcer.

Active Duodenal Ulcer.   The recommended adult oral dosage for duodenal ulcer is 1 g (10 mL/2 teaspoonfuls) four times per day. CARAFATE should be administered on an empty stomach.

Antacids may be prescribed as needed for relief of pain but should not be taken within one-half hour before or after sucralfate.

While healing with sucralfate may occur during the first week or two, treatment should be continued for 4 to 8 weeks unless healing has been demonstrated by x-ray or endoscopic examination.

CARAFATE (sucralfate) Suspension 1 g/10 mL is a pink suspension supplied in bottles of 14 fl o (NDC 58914-170-14).

SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING.

Store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F). [see USP].

Rx Only

Prescribing Information as of April 2004

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