Sucrace Suspension

Composition of Sucrace Suspension

Sucrace Suspension contains Sucralfate (1000mg/10ml). It belongs to the Mucosal protectant (sucralfate; aluminium complex) class of medicines.

Uses of Sucrace Suspension

• Treatment and prevention of peptic ulcer disease (duodenal/gastric ulcers)
• gastritis and gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms where mucosal protection is needed.

Key benefits

• Promotes healing of duodenal/gastric ulcers
• Protects stomach lining from acid and pepsin
• Helps relieve burning/epigastric pain
• Useful in gastritis and reflux-related irritation

How Sucrace Suspension works

Sucralfate is a locally acting mucosal protectant. In the presence of gastric acid it forms a viscous, adhesive paste that binds to ulcerated/eroded mucosa, creating a protective barrier against acid, pepsin and bile salts and promoting healing.

How to take Sucrace Suspension

Oral suspension. Shake well before use. Usually taken on an empty stomach (about 1 hour before meals and at bedtime) as directed by a doctor. Keep a gap of at least 2 hours from other oral medicines to avoid reduced absorption.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause bloating and loose motions. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Sucrace Suspension

Most side effects of Sucrace are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Constipation
• nausea
• dry mouth
• indigestion
• abdominal discomfort
• dizziness

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Sucrace Suspension

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in severe kidney disease (risk of aluminium accumulation). May cause constipation; ensure adequate fluids/fibre if suitable. Can reduce absorption of many medicines—separate dosing by at least 2 hours. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist, vomiting blood/black stools occur, or severe abdominal pain develops.

Do not take Sucrace if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Probiotics are used with caution in people whose immune system is significantly suppressed.

Interactions with other medicines

Fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin/norfloxacin/ofloxacin), tetracyclines, levothyroxine, digoxin, phenytoin, warfarin, iron salts, ketoconazole/itraconazole, antacids (may affect binding; separate by 30 minutes to 2 hours)

How to store Sucrace Suspension

Store below 25°C, protect from light and moisture, keep cap tightly closed. Do not freeze. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Sucrace Suspension

Keep up fluids and oral rehydration salts. Return to a normal diet as soon as you can manage it.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

GERMAN REMEDIES

Therapeutic class:

Anti-ulcerant / Gastroprotective

Drug class:

Mucosal protectant (sucralfate; aluminium complex)