Sucralfate (Carafate) Pros and Cons
- Sucralfate is generally safe and well tolerated because it is not absorbed by the body.
- There is a lower-cost generic available.
- The liquid medicine form is convenient for people who have trouble swallowing tablets.
- You need to take sucralfate 4 times a day to treat an active ulcer.
- You have to take this medicine on an empty stomach.
- Sucralfate may not be safe for people with renal impairment (reduced kidney function).
- It can affect the absorption of other medicines from the digestive tract.
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