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Carafate Information:
Carafate is used for short-term (up to 8 weeks) treatment of certain intestinal ulcers. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. This medicine is a gastric protective agent. It works by forming a protective layer on the ulcer to serve as a barrier against acid, bile salts, and enzymes in the stomach.
- Use this medicine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take this medicine by mouth on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating.
- Shake well before each use.
- Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. If you are unsure of how to measure your dose, ask your doctor or pharmacist for help.
- This medicine should only be taken by mouth. Do NOT inject this medicine.
- Do not take an antacid for at least 30 minutes before or after taking this medicine.
- It may take 4 to 8 weeks for complete healing of your ulcer. Continue taking this medicine for the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Do not take this medicine at the same time as other medicines. Take this medicine at least 2 hours after other medicines. If you are not sure about the best time to take this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
- Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use this medicine.
- Some medical conditions may interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have kidney problems or are on dialysis, or have blockage of the intestines, delayed stomach emptying, or difficulty swallowing
- if you receive tube feedings
- if you have diabetes
- All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.
- Constipation; dizziness; feeling of a whirling motion.
- Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, throat, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); symptoms of high blood sugar (eg, confusion; increased thirst, hunger, or urination; severe drowsiness; unusual weakness).
- This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at
- http://www.fda.gov/medwatch
Store this medicine at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include indigestion, nausea, stomach pain, or vomiting.
- If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- This medicine is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
- This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about this medicine. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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