The liquid form of Carafate should never be injected through a needle into the body, or death may occur.
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Avoid taking any other medications within 2 hours before or after you take Carafate. Sucralfate can make it harder for your body to absorb other medications you take by mouth.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Carafate if you are allergic to sucralfate.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
diabetes;
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); or
trouble swallowing tablets.
>Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of sucralfate.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not give Carafate to a child without medical advice.
How should I take Carafate?
Take Carafate exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Take this medicine on an empty stomach.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) before you measure a dose. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
If you are diabetic, check your blood sugar regularly. Your doctor may adjust your dose based on your blood sugar levels.
The liquid form of this medicine should never be injected through a needle into the body, or death may occur. Carafate oral suspension is to be taken only by mouth.
It may take 2 to 8 weeks before you receive the full benefit of taking Carafate. Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve.
Your doctor may want you to keep taking Carafate at a lower dose once your active ulcer has healed. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not allow the liquid medicine to freeze.
