Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Sufrate with ranitidine. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, you are advised to take ranitidine 30 minutes before taking Sufrate.

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

No, Sufrate should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because discontinuing this drug on your own might worsen your current medical condition. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

No, Sufrate does not case black stools. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing black stools after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Take Sufrate 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. Sufrate should be taken empty stomach,1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after the meal so that it can form a protective coating in the gastrointestinal lining. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper kidney function.

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Sufrate can be taken along with omeprazole at the same time. Omeprazole does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Sufrate. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, you are advised to take omeprazole 30 minutes before taking Sufrate.