Article Contents ::
- 1 The Brand Name CURAL Has Generic Salt :: Sucralfate
- 2 CURAL Is From Company Curex Priced :: Rs. N.I.
- 3 CURAL have Sucralfate is comes under Sub class GERD, of Main Class Gastrointestinal System
- 4 Main Medicine Class:: Gastrointestinal System Sub Medicine Class :: GERD,
- 5 Disclaimer ::
- 6 The Information available on this site is for only Informational Purpose , before any use of this information please consult your Doctor .Price of the drugs indicated above may not match to real price due to many possible reasons may , including local taxes etc.. These are only approximate indicative prices of the drug.
The Brand Name CURAL Has Generic Salt :: Sucralfate
CURAL Is From Company Curex Priced :: Rs. N.I.
CURAL have Sucralfate is comes under Sub class GERD, of Main Class Gastrointestinal System
Main Medicine Class:: Gastrointestinal System Sub Medicine Class :: GERD,
| Salt Name : OR Generic Name | Form | Price : MRP /Probable | Packing | ||
| Sucralfate | SYR | Rs. N.I. | N.I. |
| Brand Name | Company / Manufacturers | Strength | Unit | Price / N.I. |
| CURAL | Curex | N.I. | N.I. | Rs. N.I. |
| Company Brand Name | Salt Combination | Main Medical Class | Sub Medical Class |
| From Curex :: CURAL | Sucralfate | Gastrointestinal System | GERD, |
Indications for Drugs ::
Peptic ulcer, Chronic gastritis, GI haemorrhage from stress ulceration
Drug Dose ::
Oral Chronic gastritis Adult: 1 g 4 times daily or 2 g bid for 4-8 wk, may extend up to 12 wk if necessary. Maintenance dose of 1 g bid may be given to prevent the recurrence of duodenal ulcers. Max: 8 g daily. Child: 1 mth-2 yr: 250 mg 4-6 times daily; 2-12 yr: 500 mg 4-6 times daily and 12-18 yr: 1 g 4-6 times daily. Peptic ulcer Adult: 1 g 4 times daily or 2 g bid for 4-8 wk, may extend up to 12 wk if necessary. Maintenance dose of 1 g bid may be given to prevent the recurrence of duodenal ulcers. Max: 8 g daily. Child: 1 mth-2 yr: 250 mg 4-6 times daily; 2-12 yr: 500 mg 4-6 times daily and 12-18 yr: 1 g 4-6 times daily. Prophylaxis of gastrointestinal haemorrhage from stress ulceration Adult: 1 g 6 times daily. Not to exceed 8 g daily. Child: 1 mth-2 yr: 250 mg 4-6 times daily; 2-12 yr: 500 mg 4-6 times daily and 12-18 yr: 1 g 4-6 times daily.
Contraindication ::
Hypersensitivity.
Drug Precautions ::
Systemic aluminum toxicity may occur in patients with chronic renal failure. Neonates, children; pregnancy and lactation.
Drug Side Effects ::
Constipation, diarrhoea, nausea, dizziness, dry mouth. GI disturbances, rash, pruritus, headache, vertigo, back pain, drowsiness.
Pregnancy category ::
2
Drug Mode of Action ::
Sucralfate protects GI lining against peptic acid, pepsin and bile salts by binding with positively-charged proteins in exudates forming a viscous paste-like adhesive substance thus forming a protective coating.
Drug Interactions ::
Avoid antacids within 30 min of sucralfate admin. May reduce absorption of tetracyclines, ranitidine, ketoconazole, theophylline, phenytoin, cimetidine and digoxin (ensure a dosing interval of at least 2 hr between admin of sucralfate and other non-antacid medications).
