INTRODUCTION ABOUT SUCRAFIL SUSPENSION

SUCRAFIL SUSPENSION contains Sucralfate, which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-ulcer agents. It is used for the short-term (up to 8 weeks) management of active duodenal ulcers (part of the small intestine), prophylaxis of gastrointestinal haemorrhage due to stress ulceration in critically ill patients, gastric and benign ulcers.

SUCRAFIL SUSPENSION should be used with caution in patients with chronic renal failure, dialysis patients and diabetes. SUCRAFIL SUSPENSION should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women. The safety and effectiveness of SUCRAFIL SUSPENSION for use in children have not been established.

SUCRAFIL SUSPENSION should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years of age. The most common side effect of taking SUCRAFIL SUSPENSION is constipation. Consult your doctor if any of your symptoms get worse or persist.

USES OF SUCRAFIL SUSPENSION

• Management of active duodenal ulcer, benign and gastric ulcers
• Prophylaxis management of gastrointestinal haemorrhage

HOW SUCRAFIL SUSPENSION WORKS

SUCRAFIL SUSPENSION works by forming a protective layer around the ulcer saving it from the further attack of acid, pepsin or bile. It increases growth factor production, promoting tissue growth, regeneration, thereby facilitating repair.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take SUCRAFIL SUSPENSION as advised by your physician. Shake well before each use. Take SUCRAFIL SUSPENSIONon an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal for best results. Your doctor will determine the correct dose and duration for you based on your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF SUCRAFIL SUSPENSION

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Constipation:

Consume fiber-rich foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables and cereals. Consume lots of water and exercise more regularly. Contact your doctor if your symptom doesn’t improve.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking SUCRAFIL SUSPENSION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:

• ranitidine, cimetidine (medicine used to manage stomach acidity and peptic ulcer)
• digoxin (a medicine used to manage heart failure), quinidine (a medicine used to manage irregular heart rate)
• antibiotics like fluoroquinolone, ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin, ketoconazole and tetracycline (medicines used to manage bacterial infections)
• l-thyroxine (a medicine used to manage low thyroid hormone)
• phenytoin (a medicine used to manage epilepsy)
• theophylline (medicine used to manage wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness)
• warfarin (to manage blood clots)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of SUCRAFIL SUSPENSION, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage are nausea, vomiting, indigestion and abdominal pain.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep SUCRAFIL SUSPENSION out of reach from children
• Store SUCRAFIL SUSPENSION below 30°C