Sucnol Syrup 100 ml
About Sucnol Syrup 100 ml
Sucnol 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.
Sucnol 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 Sucnol 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 Sucnol 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 Sucnol Syrup 100 ml. If you are known to be allergic to Sucnol 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 Sucnol Syrup 100 ml. Duodenal ulcer tends to be a recurrent disease. Try not to stop taking Sucnol Syrup 100 ml of your own. Stopping a sudden intake of Sucnol 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 Sucnol Syrup 100 ml. The dose adjustment is necessary for patients with kidney disease and elderly patients.
Uses of Sucnol Syrup 100 ml
Medicinal Benefits
Sucnol 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). Sucnol 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. Sucnol Syrup 100 ml exhibits a cytoprotective effect and forms a viscous, adhesive barrier on the surface of the intact intestinal mucosa and the stomach. Sucnol Syrup 100 ml stimulates the synthesis and release of gastric mucosal prostaglandins, bicarbonate, and the epidermal growth factor, which promotes healing.
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Side Effects of Sucnol Syrup 100 ml
Drug Warnings
You should avoid taking Sucnol Syrup 100 ml if you are allergic to Sucnol 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 Sucnol Syrup 100 ml to elderly patients. Sucnol 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 Sucnol Syrup 100 ml to children.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Sucnol Syrup 100 ml interacts with the anti-HIV drug (dolutegravir), vitamin D analogues (doxercalciferol, paricalcitol), antibiotic (ciprofloxacin, gemifloxacin, levofloxacin), antidiabetic (acarbose, metformin, glipizide, glimepiride, glyburide), antacid drug (magaldrate, aluminium hydroxide) blood thinner (warfarin).
Drug-Food Interactions: Drinking alcohol and nicotine (tobacco) with Sucnol Syrup 100 ml may cause dehydration and elevate the level of stomach acid, thereby decreasing Sucnol Syrup 100 ml efficacy.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Before taking Sucnol Syrup 100 ml, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver disease as a dose of Sucnol Syrup 100 ml needs to be adjusted.
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Special Advise
Sucnol Syrup 100 ml is prescribed for acute or short-term conditions of duodenal ulcer. Do not take Sucnol Syrup 100 ml for more than eight weeks. If still, your duodenal ulcer persists, stop taking Sucnol Syrup 100 ml and contact a doctor. Sucnol Syrup 100 ml contains aluminium, so if you are a kidney patient, let your doctor know about this before taking Sucnol Syrup 100 ml.
Disease/Condition Glossary
Duodenal ulcer: It is a sore that forms in the lining of the small intestine just beyond the stomach (duodenum). The stomach makes a strong acid that kills germs and helps you digest food. To protect themselves against this acid, duodenum cells make a barrier from mucus. If this barrier is damaged, an ulcer can form. The main cause of this barrier damage is infection with bacteria (H. pylori), medicines like NSAIDs or painkillers (aspirin, ibuprofen). If you have a duodenum ulcer, you might have symptoms like have pain in the stomach or abdomen (this might come and go and is relieved by taking an antacid), indigestion, nauseous, feeling full after taking a small amount of food, bloody or black stools.