Offer - Urjas Oil for just ₹ 1 X
Sucrazen Cream is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream. It is typically used for the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. The alternative uses of Sucrazen Cream have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Sucrazen Cream is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Sucrazen Cream are Constipation. While these are the most often observed Sucrazen Cream side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Sucrazen Cream are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Sucrazen Cream has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Sucrazen Cream related warnings talks about Sucrazen Cream's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Sucrazen Cream 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 Sucrazen Cream contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Sucrazen Cream have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Sucrazen Cream is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Sucrazen Cream is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
Is the use of Sucrazen Cream safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Sucrazen in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Sucrazen Cream safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Sucrazen in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Sucrazen is unavailable.
What is the effect of Sucrazen Cream on the Kidneys?
Sucrazen rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sucrazen Cream on the Liver?
Sucrazen is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Sucrazen Cream on the Heart?
You can take Sucrazen without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sucrazen Cream unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sucrazen Cream habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Sucrazen Cream has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Sucrazen Cream can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Sucrazen Cream should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Sucrazen Cream in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Sucrazen Cream
You can take Sucrazen Cream with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sucrazen Cream
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Sucrazen Cream with alcohol.
Sucrazen 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.
No, Sucrazen 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.
Yes, Sucrazen might be helpful in treating GERD. It helps in GERD by forming a protective layer on the wall of the gastrointestinal tract as well esophagus that protects the symptoms of GERD such as heartburn and acidity.
No, Sucrazen 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.
No, Sucrazen is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to use this drug without a doctor's advice because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
This medicine data has been created by -
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