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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:40 PM IST
Sucral Kid Suspension is used to prevent or treat peptic ulcers or gastrointestinal ulcers. It 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. Some people may experience common side effects like constipation, dizziness, sleepiness, dry mouth, blurred vision, and diarrhoea. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition

SUCRALFATE-100MG

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

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About Sucral Kid Suspension

Sucral Kid Suspension is used to prevent or treat peptic ulcers or gastrointestinal ulcers. A peptic ulcer is a sore on the stomach's lining or the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). An ulcer or sores of the stomach region is called a gastric ulcer, while an ulcer of the duodenum is known as a duodenal ulcer.

Sucral Kid Suspension 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.

Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Sucral Kid Suspension 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 Sucral Kid Suspension do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Avoid taking any antacid like magnesium hydroxide or aluminium hydroxide within 30 minutes before or after taking Sucral Kid Suspension . If you are known to be allergic to Sucral Kid Suspension 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 Sucral Kid Suspension . Duodenal ulcer tends to be a recurrent disease. Try not to stop taking Sucral Kid Suspension of your own. Stopping a sudden intake of Sucral Kid Suspension 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 Sucral Kid Suspension . The dose adjustment is necessary for patients with kidney disease and elderly patients.

Uses of Sucral Kid Suspension

Treatment of Duodenal ulcer

Medicinal Benefits

Sucral Kid Suspension is a class of anti-ulcer drugs prescribed for treating or preventing the return of duodenal ulcers (ulcers located in the first part of the small intestines). Sucral Kid Suspension  works by forming a protective barrier or coat over the ulcer to pepsin and bile and inhibits the diffusion of gastric acid. This protects the ulcer from the stomach's acid, allowing it to heal. Sucral Kid Suspension  exhibits a cytoprotective effect and forms a viscous, adhesive barrier on the surface of the intact intestinal mucosa and the stomach. Sucral Kid Suspension stimulates the synthesis and release of gastric mucosal prostaglandins, bicarbonate, and the epidermal growth factor, which promotes healing.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Oral Suspension: Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Sucral Kid Suspension

  • Constipation

  • Dizziness

  • Sleepiness

  • Dry mouth

  • Nausea

Drug Warnings

You should avoid taking Sucral Kid Suspension if you are allergic to Sucral Kid Suspension 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 Sucral Kid Suspension to elderly patients. Sucral Kid Suspension 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 Sucral Kid Suspension to children.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Sucral Kid Suspension 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).

Drug-Food Interactions: Drinking alcohol and nicotine (tobacco) with Sucral Kid Suspension may cause dehydration and elevate the level of stomach acid, thereby decreasing Sucral Kid Suspension efficacy.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Before taking Sucral Kid Suspension , inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver disease as a dose of Sucral Kid Suspension needs to be adjusted.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DOLUTEGRAVIR
  • DOXERCALCIFEROL
  • PARICALCITOL
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • GEMIFLOXACIN
  • LEVOFLOXACIN
  • ACARBOSE
  • METFORMIN
  • GLIPIZIDE
  • ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
  • WARFARIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • 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.

Special Advise

Sucral Kid Suspension is prescribed for acute or short-term conditions of duodenal ulcer. Do not take Sucral Kid Suspension for more than eight weeks. If still, your duodenal ulcer persists, stop taking Sucral Kid Suspension and contact a doctor. Sucral Kid Suspension contains aluminium, so if you are a kidney patient, let your doctor know about this before taking Sucral Kid Suspension .

Disease/Condition Glossary

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 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, blood or black stools.

 

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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol with Sucral Kid Suspension may cause dehydration and elevate the level of stomach acid, thereby decreasing Sucral Kid Suspension efficacy.

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Pregnancy

Safe if prescribed

Sucral Kid Suspension 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.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There is limited data on how Sucral Kid Suspension affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor, before taking Sucral Kid Suspension . Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing them to you.

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Driving

Caution

Sucral Kid Suspension decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

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Liver

Caution

Sucral Kid Suspension 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.

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Kidney

Unsafe

Sucral Kid Suspension 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.

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Children

Caution

The safety and effectiveness of Sucral Kid Suspension in children have not been established. Please consult your doctor before giving Sucral Kid Suspension to children.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

70, Hazra Road, Kolkata - 700 019, West Bengal, India
Other Info - SUC0037

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FAQs

Sucral Kid Suspension is used to prevent or treat peptic ulcers or gastrointestinal ulcers.
Sucral Kid Suspension 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.
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.
Yes, Sucral Kid Suspension can cause constipation. Eat a proper well-balanced diet and drink plenty of fluid to avoid it. Prefer food enriched with fibres and salads in your daily diet to cope with constipation.
Do not stop taking Sucral Kid Suspension without consulting your doctor. The duodenal ulcer tends to be recurrent disease. If you stop taking Sucral Kid Suspension , it will not influence the frequency or severity of future ulceration.
Do not take aspirin and ibuprofen as a pain killer while you are taking Sucral Kid Suspension unless your doctor says it to take. These pain killers increase the secretion of stomach acid and exaggerate gastrointestinal bleeding. Besides this, avoid acid-containing food/drinks, coffee, tea, carbonated drinks and vegetables like lemon, tomato etc.

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