AdultActive duodenal ulcer 1 g qid; may be continued for 4-8 wk unless healing shown by radiographic or endoscopic exam & up to 12 wk for long-term therapy. Maintenance: 1 g bid. Gastric ulcer 1 g qid. Prophylaxis of GI hemorrhagefrom stress ulceration 1 g 6 times daily; a dose of 8 g daily should not be exceeded. Childn 40-80 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 6 hr.
Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 1 hr before each meal and at bedtime. Observe 1 hr interval between
enteral feeding and sucralfate administration. Do not take w/in 30 min
before or after antacid use.
Seizures, muscle weakness, bone pain & severe Al encephalopathy in patients w/ end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis. Al toxicity. Renal impairment. Seriously ill patients at risk of bezoar formation & intestinal obstruction. Patients w/ delayed gastric emptying or receiving concomitant enteral feeds may be at increased risk. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn. Not recommended in infants & young childn.
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