Carafate Oral Suspension is used in the treatment of ulcers in the stomach and intestine. It promotes the healing of ulcers by forming a coating over them which acts as a physical barrier.
Carafate Oral Suspension 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 this medicine is constipation. Take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine to prevent this. 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 Carafate Oral Suspension 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 this medicine.
Uses Of Carafate Oral Suspension
- Treatment of Intestinal ulcers
- Treatment of Stomach ulcers
Benefits Of Carafate Oral Suspension
In Treatment Of Intestinal Ulcers
Intestinal ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the intestine. Carafate Oral Suspension is used to treat intestinal ulcers. Carafate Oral Suspension works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach makes, preventing further damage to the ulcer, and heals naturally. Carafate Oral Suspension 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 Carafate Oral Suspension as prescribed by the doctor for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
In Treatment Of Stomach Ulcers
Stomach ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the stomach. Carafate Oral Suspension is used to treat stomach ulcers. Carafate Oral Suspension 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.
Side Effects Of Carafate Oral Suspension
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.
Common Side Effects Of Carafate
- Constipation
How To Use Carafate Oral Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Carafate Oral Suspension is to be taken empty stomach.
How Carafate Oral Suspension Works
Carafate Oral Suspension forms a coating over the ulcer or any other raw surface. This creates a physical barrier that protects the ulcer/raw surface from the gastric acid or any other injury, allowing it to heal.
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