Sucrafil Suspension®

What is this medicine?

Sucrafil Suspension Sugar Free is used to treat intestinal ulcers. It works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach makes, preventing further damage to the ulcer, and heals naturally. Sucrafil Suspension Sugar Free also reduces pain and bleeding associated with intestinal ulcers. Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml 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's acid, allowing it to heal. Duodenal ulcer: It is a sore that forms in the lining of the small intestine just beyond the stomach (duodenum). The stomach makes a strong acid that kills germs and helps you digest food. To protect themselves against this acid, duodenum cells make a barrier from mucus. If this barrier is damaged, an ulcer can form. The main cause of this barrier damage is infection with bacteria (H. pylori), medicines like NSAIDs or painkillers (aspirin, ibuprofen). If you have a duodenum ulcer, you might have symptoms like have pain in the stomach or abdomen (this might come and go and is relieved by taking an antacid), indigestion, nauseous, feeling full after taking a small amount of food, bloody or black stools.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

Avoid taking any antacid like magnesium hydroxide or aluminium hydroxide within 30 minutes before or after taking Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml. If you are known to be allergic to Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml or active and inactive ingredients present on it, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml. Duodenal ulcer tends to be a recurrent disease. Try not to stop taking Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml of your own. Stopping a sudden intake of Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml will not influence the frequency or severity of future ulceration. Let your doctor know if you have any kidney problems. People with reduced kidney function may be more likely to experience side effects of aluminium accumulation with Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml. The dose adjustment is necessary for patients with kidney disease and elderly patients.

What will happen if I miss a dose of Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml?

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.

How should I use this medicine?

Avoid intake of acid or heartburn triggering foods or drinks like peppermint, chocolate, onions, caffeinated beverages, citrus fruits or juices, tomatoes, and high-fat and spicy foods. Eating five or six smaller meals throughout the day rather than three large meals. It can help reduce the production of stomach acid. Avoid taking alcohol and smoking cigarettes and red meat. It increases the production of stomach acid and makes symptoms worse. It can also cause erosion of the stomach lining. Include the high fiber-containing foods, leafy green veggies (kale, spinach), green tea in your meal. Fermented dairy products like miso, sauerkraut, and kimchi contain probiotics which help in the prevention of excess acid production. Cranberry juice can be beneficial in peptic ulcers and H. pylori infections.

What may or may not interact with this medicine? Any cautions?

Tell your doctor about all medicines you use, and those you start or stop using during your treatment.

• Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml interacts with the anti-HIV drug (dolutegravir), vitamin D analogues (doxercalciferol, paricalcitol), antibiotic (ciprofloxacin, gemifloxacin, levofloxacin), antidiabetic (acarbose, metformin, glipizide, glimepiride, glyburide), antacid drug (magaldrate, aluminium hydroxide) blood thinner (warfarin).
• Drinking alcohol and nicotine (tobacco) with Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml may cause dehydration and elevate the level of stomach acid, thereby decreasing Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml efficacy.
• Before taking Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver disease as a dose of Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml needs to be adjusted.
• Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml is prescribed for acute or short-term conditions of duodenal ulcer. Do not take Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml for more than eight weeks. If still, your duodenal ulcer persists, stop taking Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml and contact a doctor. Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml contains aluminium, so if you are a kidney patient, let your doctor know about this before taking Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml.
• Drinking alcohol with Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml may cause dehydration and elevate the level of stomach acid, thereby decreasing Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml efficacy.
• Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml should not be taken until prescribed. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
• There is limited data on how Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor, before taking Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing them to you.
• Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
• Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml to be taken with caution if you had or have a history of liver disease/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
• Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml contains aluminium, which is normally excreted by your kidney. Therefore, people with kidney problems may be at greater risk of high aluminium toxicity in the body. The dose adjustment is necessary for patients with kidney disease.
• The safety and effectiveness of Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml in children have not been established. Please consult your doctor before giving Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml to children.

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

You should avoid taking Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml if you are allergic to Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml or other ingredients present in it, have kidney disease, stomach/intestine problems (delayed gastric emptying), are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, and are a breastfeeding mother. Caution is required before giving Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml to elderly patients. Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml contains aluminium, which is normally removed by your kidney. Therefore, older adults and people with kidney problems may be at greater risk for developing high aluminium levels while using this drug with other products containing aluminium (e.g. antacids). The safety and effectiveness in children are not established; please consult your doctor before giving Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml to children.

What side effects may I notice from this medicine?

Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml based on your medical condition. Some people may experience common side effects like constipation, dizziness, sleepiness, dry mouth, blurred vision, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Sucrafil Sugar Free Suspension 200 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Common side effects

• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Dry mouth
• Nausea

Where should I keep my medicine?

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.