Short-term treatment of certain intestinal ulcers. It is also used in patients that have had certain intestinal ulcers to prevent further development of more ulcers. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Teva-Sucralfate is a gastric protective agent. It works by forming a protective layer on the ulcer to serve as a barrier against acid, bile salts, and enzymes in the stomach.
Important safety information:
Teva-Sucralfate may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Take Teva-Sucralfate with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
Teva-Sucralfate has aluminum in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has aluminum in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Use Teva-Sucralfate with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
Teva-Sucralfate should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of taking Teva-Sucralfate while you are pregnant. It is not known if Teva-Sucralfate is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you take Teva-Sucralfate, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
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Teva-Sucralfate side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; dizziness; lightheadedness.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Can Teva-Sucralfate be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Teva-Sucralfate?
Use Teva-Sucralfate as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Teva-Sucralfate by mouth on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating.
Do not take an antacid for at least 30 minutes before or after taking Teva-Sucralfate.
It may take 4 to 8 weeks for complete healing of your ulcer to occur. Continue to take Teva-Sucralfate even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
Do not take Teva-Sucralfate at the same time as other medicines. Take Teva-Sucralfate at least 2 hours after other medicines. If you are not sure about the best time to take Teva-Sucralfate, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If you miss a dose of Teva-Sucralfate, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Teva-Sucralfate.
Who should not take Teva-Sucralfate?
Some medical conditions may interact with Teva-Sucralfate. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have kidney problems or are on dialysis, or you have blockage of the intestines or difficulty swallowing
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Teva-Sucralfate. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Citrate salts or medicines that contain aluminum, specifically in patients with kidney disease, because side effects from aluminum buildup may occur
Penicillamine or thyroid hormones (eg, levothyroxine) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Teva-Sucralfate.
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Teva-Sucralfate may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Teva-Sucralfate be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Teva-Sucralfate be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Teva-Sucralfate, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Teva-Sucralfate. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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How often should I take Teva-Sucralfate? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Teva-Sucralfate should take 4 times in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
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What is the specific doses you have used? Teva-Sucralfate May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
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