Sucrafil DS Oral Suspension

Description

Sucrafil DS Oral Suspension is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity and bloating. It helps in relieving the symptoms of acidity such as stomach pain or irritation. It also neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and helps in easy passage of gas. Sucrafil DS Oral Suspension is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Do not take it for more than the recommended duration as long-term administration may have harmful effects on the health. The most common side effects are dryness in mouth and constipation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any side effects. To overcome constipation, you should add fiber-rich foods in your diet and stay hydrated. Lifestyle modifications like having cold milk and avoiding hot tea, coffee, spicy food or chocolate can help you to get better results. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Introduction

In Acidity Sucrafil DS Oral Suspension relieves excessive acidity in your stomach which prevents heartburn and indigestion. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition. Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated. In Bloating Bloating refers to excessive buildup of gas in our stomach due to abnormal muscle movement in our stomach and intestines. Sucrafil DS Oral Suspension improves the movement of food in the stomach and helps prevent bloating. You should take it exactly as it is prescribed for it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce bloating. Eat healthy, avoid spicy or oily food, exercise daily for at least 30 minutes and do not overeat.

Benefits

Sucrafil DS Oral Suspension is a combination of three medicines: Sucralfate, domperidone and simethicone. Sucralfate is an ulcer medication which covers the damaged ulcer tissue in the stomach and protects it against acid or injury to facilitate healing. Domperidone is a prokinetic which works on the region in the brain that controls vomiting. It also acts on the upper digestive tract to increase the movement of the stomach and intestines, allowing food to move more easily through the stomach. Simethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Sucrafil DS Oral Suspension is to be taken empty stomach.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CAUTION - Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Sucrafil DS Oral Suspension. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Sucrafil DS Oral Suspension may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Sucrafil DS Oral Suspension is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Sucrafil DS Oral Suspension may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : CAUTION - Sucrafil DS Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sucrafil DS Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Sucrafil DS Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sucrafil DS Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Sucrafil DS Oral Suspension is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe liver disease.