Noun
sucralfate (uncountable)
(pharmacology) A drug used in the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers. It is a complex of aluminium hydroxide and a sulfate derivative of sucrose, C12HmAl16OnS8 where m and n are approximately 54 and 75.
A preclinical study published this week reported promising findings with a sucralfate pill paired with a novel luminal intestine coating compound that prevented absorption of nutrients in the intestines, preventing post-meal blood glucose spikes in rats. Source: Internet
If you also take sucralfate (Carafate), avoid taking it at the same time you take lansoprazole. Source: Internet
Stop taking any medications, such as aspirin and sucralfate (Carafate), used to treat ulcers, that could cause false readings on tests. Source: Internet