Ricafate Sugar Free Oral Suspension Substitute
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Composition:
SUCRALFATE-1000MG
Uses:
<p>Ricafate Sugar Free Oral Suspension is used in the treatment of duodenal ulcer. The detailed uses of Ricafate Sugar Free Oral Suspension are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Peptic Ulcer Treatment:</strong> Ricafate Sugar Free Oral Suspension is commonly used to treat and manage peptic ulcers by forming a protective barrier over the ulcer site, promoting healing.</li><li><strong>Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): </strong>Ricafate Sugar Free Oral Suspension can help alleviate symptoms associated with GERD by protecting the oesophagus from stomach acid.</li><li><strong>Prevention of Ulcer Formation: </strong>Ricafate Sugar Free Oral Suspension is often prescribed to prevent the formation of ulcers in patients who require long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).</li><li><strong>Stomach and Duodenal Ulcer Management:</strong> Ricafate Sugar Free Oral Suspension is used in managing both stomach ulcers and duodenal ulcers, providing symptomatic relief and promoting healing.</li><li><strong>Mucosal Protection: </strong>Ricafate Sugar Free Oral Suspension serves as a mucosal protective agent during therapies that may irritate the gastrointestinal tract, helping to reduce discomfort and damage.</li></ul>
Medicinal Benefits:
Ricafate Sugar Free Oral Suspension is used to prevent or treat peptic ulcers or gastrointestinal ulcers.
Ricafate Sugar Free Oral Suspension contains Sucralfate, which works by forming a protective barrier or coat over the ulcer so that digestive enzymes, acid and bile salts cannot further irritate the lining of the stomach and duodenum. This protects the ulcer from the stomach acid, allowing it to heal.
Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Yes, Ricafate Sugar Free Oral Suspension can cause constipation. Eat a proper, well-balanced diet and drink plenty of fluid to avoid it. Prefer food enriched with fibres and salads in your daily diet to cope with constipation.
Do not stop taking Ricafate Sugar Free Oral Suspension without consulting your doctor. The duodenal ulcer tends to be a recurrent disease. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.
Do not take aspirin and ibuprofen while you are taking Ricafate Sugar Free Oral Suspension unless your doctor advises. These pain killers increase the secretion of stomach acid and exacerbate gastrointestinal bleeding. Besides this, avoid acid-containing food/drinks, coffee, tea, carbonated drinks and vegetables like lemon, tomato, etc.