Stomach and bowels
Ulcer protectants
Used for
Ulcers
How it works
Form a protective coating over an ulcer while it heals.
Watch for
Can block other drugs from being absorbed, so doses are spaced apart.
- Examples
- sucralfate (Carafate)
More in stomach and bowels
A study and reference aid. Follow the product labeling and your pharmacist for anything about a patient's medicine.
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