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SUCRALFATE-100MG
ORAL
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Apr-24
Prescription drug
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Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

5, Utsav Row House, Opp. SAL Hospital, Thaltej, Ahmedabad – 380 054, Gujarat, India
Other Info - MUC0064

FAQs

Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml contains 'Sucralfate', which works by forming a protective barrier or coat over the ulcer so that digestive enzymes, acid and bile salts cannot further irritate the lining of the stomach and duodenum. This protects the ulcer from the stomach's acid, allowing it to heal.
Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Yes, Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml can cause constipation. Eat a proper well-balanced diet and drink plenty of fluid to avoid it. Prefer food enriched with fibres and salads in your daily diet to cope with constipation.
Do not stop taking Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml without consulting your doctor. The duodenal ulcer tends to be recurrent disease. If you stop taking Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml, it will not influence the frequency or severity of future ulceration.
Do not take aspirin and ibuprofen as a pain killer while you are taking Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml unless your doctor says it to take. These pain killers increase the secretion of stomach acid and exaggerate gastrointestinal bleeding. Besides this, avoid acid-containing food/drinks, coffee, tea, carbonated drinks and vegetables like lemon, tomato etc.

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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol with Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml may cause dehydration and elevate the level of stomach acid, thereby decreasing Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml efficacy.

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Pregnancy

Safe if prescribed

Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml should not be taken until prescribed. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There is limited data on how Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor, before taking Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing them to you.

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Driving

Caution

Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

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Liver

Caution

Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml to be taken with caution if you had or have a history of liver disease/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Unsafe

Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml contains aluminium, which is normally excreted by your kidney. Therefore, people with kidney problems may be at greater risk of high aluminium toxicity in the body. The dose adjustment is necessary for patients with kidney disease.

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Children

Caution

The safety and effectiveness of Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml in children have not been established. Please consult your doctor before giving Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml to children.

About Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml

Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml belongs to a gastrointestinal class of drugs called 'ulcer protectants' primarily used to prevent or treat peptic ulcers or gastrointestinal ulcers. A peptic ulcer is a sore on the stomach's lining or the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). Ulcer or sores of the stomach region is called gastric ulcer, while ulcer of the duodenum is known as duodenal ulcer.

Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml contains 'Sucralfate', which works by forming a protective barrier or coat over the ulcer so that digestive enzymes, acid and bile salts cannot further irritate the lining of the stomach and duodenum. This protects the ulcer from the stomach's acid, allowing it to heal.

Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml based on your medical condition. Some people may experience common side effects like constipation, dizziness, sleepiness, dry mouth, blurred vision, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Avoid taking any antacid like magnesium hydroxide or aluminium hydroxide within 30 minutes before or after taking Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml. If you are known to be allergic to Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml or active and inactive ingredients present on it, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml. Duodenal ulcer tends to be a recurrent disease. Try not to stop taking Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml of your own. Stopping a sudden intake of Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml will not influence the frequency or severity of future ulceration. Let your doctor know if you have any kidney problems. People with reduced kidney function may be more likely to experience side effects of aluminium accumulation with Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml. The dose adjustment is necessary for patients with kidney disease and elderly patients.

Uses of Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml

Duodenal ulcer

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Medicinal Benefits

Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml is a class of an anti-ulcer drugs prescribed for treating or preventing the return of duodenal ulcers (ulcers located in the first part of the small intestines). Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml works by forming a protective barrier or coat over the ulcer to pepsin and bile and inhibits the diffusion of gastric acid. This protects the ulcer from the stomach's acid, allowing it to heal. Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml exhibits a cytoprotective effect and forms a viscous, adhesive barrier on the surface of the intact intestinal mucosa and the stomach. Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml stimulates the synthesis and release of gastric mucosal prostaglandins, bicarbonate, and the epidermal growth factor, which promotes healing.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Oral Suspension: Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper.

Side Effects of Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml

  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Sleepiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea

Drug Warnings

You should avoid taking Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml if you are allergic to Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml or other ingredients present in it, have kidney disease, stomach/intestine problems (delayed gastric emptying), are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, and are a breastfeeding mother. Caution is required before giving Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml to elderly patients. Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml contains aluminium, which is normally removed by your kidney. Therefore, older adults and people with kidney problems may be at greater risk for developing high aluminium levels while using this drug with other products containing aluminium (e.g. antacids). The safety and effectiveness in children are not established; please consult your doctor before giving Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml to children.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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SucralfateDoxercalciferol
Severe
SucralfateDigoxin
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DOLUTEGRAVIR
  • DOXERCALCIFEROL
  • PARICALCITOL
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • GEMIFLOXACIN
  • LEVOFLOXACIN
  • ACARBOSE
  • METFORMIN
  • GLIPIZIDE
  • ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
  • WARFARIN

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml is prescribed for acute or short-term conditions of duodenal ulcer. Do not take Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml for more than eight weeks. If still, your duodenal ulcer persists, stop taking Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml and contact a doctor. Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml contains aluminium, so if you are a kidney patient, let your doctor know about this before taking Mucocoat Syrup 100 ml.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid intake of acid or heartburn triggering foods or drinks like peppermint, chocolate, onions, caffeinated beverages, citrus fruits or juices, tomatoes, and high-fat and spicy foods.
  • Eating five or six smaller meals throughout the day rather than three large meals. It can help reduce the production of stomach acid.
  • Avoid taking alcohol and smoking cigarettes and red meat. It increases the production of stomach acid and makes symptoms worse. It can also cause erosion of the stomach lining.
  • Include the high fiber-containing foods, leafy green veggies (kale, spinach), green tea in your meal. Fermented dairy products like miso, sauerkraut, and kimchi contain probiotics which help in the prevention of excess acid production.
  • Cranberry juice can be beneficial in peptic ulcers and H. pylori infections.

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