Ulrif 1 gm/5 ml (Oral Suspension)

200 ml bottle: ৳ 400.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Sucralfate
Company Square pharmaceuticals plc

Indications

  • Duodenal ulcer
  • Gastric ulcer
  • Chronic gastritis
  • Prophylaxis of gastrointestinal hemorrhage

Pharmacology

  • Non-systemic drug
  • Minimally absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract
  • Promotes healing of ulcers by forming a protective barrier

Dosage

  • Usual doses for adults
  • Maximum daily dose
  • Safety and efficacy in pediatric population
  • Dosage for elderly patients

Administration

Take on an empty stomach, avoid concomitant administration with antacids

Interaction

  • Reduction of bioavailability of certain drugs
  • Restoration of bioavailability by separating administration
  • Non-systemic interaction in the gastrointestinal tract
  • Not to be co-administered with citrate preparations

Contraindications

Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to sucralfate

Side Effects

  • Common adverse events
  • Episodes of hyperglycemia reported in diabetic patients

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safety not established in pregnant women
  • Caution in breastfeeding women

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients with renal dysfunction
  • Not recommended for use in individuals on dialysis
  • Aluminium absorption possibility in renal dysfunction
  • Bezoar formation in severely ill patients
  • Laboratory testing recommended for patients with impairment of renal function

Use in Special Populations

  • Not recommended for use in children under 14 years of age
  • No dose adjustments necessary in elderly patients
  • Caution in renal insufficiency patients
  • Effects on ability to drive and use machines

Overdose Effects

Most cases remain asymptomatic, minimal risks associated with overdose

Therapeutic Class

Chelating complex

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light

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