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Sukan 1gm Syrup 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, Sukan 1gm Syrup 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 Sukan 1gm Syrup without consulting your doctor. The duodenal ulcer tends to be recurrent disease. If you stop taking Sukan 1gm Syrup, 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 Sukan 1gm Syrup 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.
Alcohol
Caution
Drinking alcohol with Sukan 1gm Syrup may cause dehydration and elevate the level of stomach acid, thereby decreasing Sukan 1gm Syrup efficacy.
Pregnancy
Safe if prescribed
Sukan 1gm Syrup 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.
Breast Feeding
Caution
There is limited data on how Sukan 1gm Syrup affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor, before taking Sukan 1gm Syrup. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing them to you.
Driving
Caution
Sukan 1gm Syrup decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Liver
Caution
Sukan 1gm Syrup 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.
Kidney
Unsafe
Sukan 1gm Syrup 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.
Children
Caution
The safety and effectiveness of Sukan 1gm Syrup in children have not been established. Please consult your doctor before giving Sukan 1gm Syrup to children.
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About Sukan 1gm Syrup
Sukan 1gm Syrup belongs to a gastrointestinal class of drugs called 'ulcer protectants' primarily 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). Ulcer or sores of the stomach region is called gastric ulcer, while ulcer of the duodenum is known as duodenal ulcer.
Sukan 1gm Syrup 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 Sukan 1gm Syrup 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 Sukan 1gm Syrup 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 Sukan 1gm Syrup. If you are known to be allergic to Sukan 1gm Syrup 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 Sukan 1gm Syrup. Duodenal ulcer tends to be a recurrent disease. Try not to stop taking Sukan 1gm Syrup of your own. Stopping a sudden intake of Sukan 1gm Syrup 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 Sukan 1gm Syrup. The dose adjustment is necessary for patients with kidney disease and elderly patients.
Uses of Sukan 1gm Syrup
Medicinal Benefits
Sukan 1gm Syrup is a class of an anti-ulcer drugs prescribed for treating or preventing the return of duodenal ulcers (ulcers located in the first part of the small intestines). Sukan 1gm Syrup 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. Sukan 1gm Syrup exhibits a cytoprotective effect and forms a viscous, adhesive barrier on the surface of the intact intestinal mucosa and the stomach. Sukan 1gm Syrup stimulates the synthesis and release of gastric mucosal prostaglandins, bicarbonate, and the epidermal growth factor, which promotes healing.
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Side Effects of Sukan 1gm Syrup
Drug Warnings
You should avoid taking Sukan 1gm Syrup if you are allergic to Sukan 1gm Syrup 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 Sukan 1gm Syrup to elderly patients. Sukan 1gm Syrup 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 Sukan 1gm Syrup to children.
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Sukan 1gm Syrup is prescribed for acute or short-term conditions of duodenal ulcer. Do not take Sukan 1gm Syrup for more than eight weeks. If still, your duodenal ulcer persists, stop taking Sukan 1gm Syrup and contact a doctor. Sukan 1gm Syrup contains aluminium, so if you are a kidney patient, let your doctor know about this before taking Sukan 1gm Syrup.
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