| Active Ingredient | SUCRALFATE |
| Therapeutic Class | GI PROTECTANTS |
| Indications | Gastric and duodenal ulcers, chronic gastritis. |
| Caution | Constipation, gastric discomfort, diarrhoea. c.f. prescribing in renal disease p. 37. |
| Dose Range | Adult and children 15 years and over: 1g every 6 hours (1 hour before meals and at bedtime) or 2g every 12 hours (on rising and at bedtime). Pediatric 1 month-2 yrs: 0.25g 4-6 times daily ; 2-12 yrs: 0.5g 4-6 times daily ; 12-15 yrs: 1g 4-6 times dai |
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