Ucral Suspension

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Ucral Suspension

100 ml Suspension in 1 Bottle
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100 ML SUSPENSION | 1 Bottle
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Ucral Information

Ucral is a prescription drug, available for use as Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Other than this, Ucral has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Ucral depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Ucral are Constipation. Some other side effects of Ucral have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Ucral are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Ucral has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ucral related warnings talks about Ucral's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Ucral is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Diabetes are examples of such conditions. The section on Ucral contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Ucral may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ucral is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.



Ucral Benefits & Uses

Ucral is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Ucral Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Mouth ulcer
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: swish and spit or swish and swallow as per doctor guidance
Geriatric
  • Disease: Mouth ulcer
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: swish and spit or swish and swallow as per doctor guidance
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Mouth ulcer
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: swish and spit or swish and swallow as per doctor guidance
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Mouth ulcer
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: swish and spit or swish and swallow as per doctor guidance

Ucral Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Ucral safe for pregnant women?


    Side effects of Ucral during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

    Unknown
  • Is the use of Ucral safe during breastfeeding?


    No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Ucral on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Ucral will cause side effects or not.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Ucral on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Ucral on kidney have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Ucral on the Liver?


    Ucral is not harmful for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Ucral on the Heart?


    Ucral is completely safe for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Ucral with Other Drugs

Ucral should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Mild



Ucral Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ucral unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Ucral

  • Is this Ucral habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Ucral is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Ucral. So it is best to avoid driving.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Ucral is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Ucral cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Ucral Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Ucral


    Taking Ucral with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Ucral


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ucral and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Ucral

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Ucral?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Ucral is a brand name of sucralfate and it is available in the form of tablet, syrup, and suspension. It is a prescription drug which is used for the treatment of duodenal ulcer. It is also used off-label to prevent stress ulcer.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Ucral cause weight gain?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

No, Ucral does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight gain after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Ucral work?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Ucral contains sucralfate that works by forming a protective coating in the gastrointestinal lining that protects it against stomach acid, pepsin, and bile acid salts which allows the ulcer to heal.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Ucral an antacid?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

No, Ucral is not an antacid. It contains sucralfate which works by forming a protective coating in the gastrointestinal lining and provide relief from acidity and other stomach related issues.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Ucral cause drowsiness?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Ucral might cause drowsiness. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience drowsiness after taking this drug, then you are advised to not drive any vehicle or operate any machinery to avoid accidental injury.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Carafate

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 656-657

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1154-1155

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