Comparing Carafate vs Sucralfate
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Prescribed for GERD, Duodenal Ulcer, Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis, Hyperphosphatemia of Renal Failure, Stomach Ulcer, Stomatitis, Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis. Carafate may also be used for purposes not... View more |
Sucralfate is used to treat duodenal ulcers. It appears to act directly on the ulcer, coating it with a protective film, and side effects are minimal. Prescribed for GERD, Duodenal Ulcer, Duodenal... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Carafate side effects document. |
See the full sucralfate side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Carafate prices and generic prices |
View all sucralfate prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Carafate | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 151 drugs are known to interact with Carafate:
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A total of 151 drugs are known to interact with sucralfate:
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First Approval Date |
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October 30, 1981 |
October 30, 1981 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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