Sucral O Suspension

• Dry mouth
• Diarrhoea
• Loss of appetite
• Increased thirst
• Headache
• Dizziness

Other General Warnings

• You have severe kidney or liver-related disorders or you are undergoing dialysis.
• You are taking magnesium-containing antacids for a prolonged period.
• You experience defective bone growth, soft bones or brain-related disorder due to aluminium toxicity.
• You are diabetic and experience a rise in blood glucose levels.

• Sucral-O suspension should be taken as instructed by your doctor.
• Take it preferably one hour before having your meals.
• Shake well before use.
• Use a measuring cup, spoon or dropper for the exact quantity.

• Store Sucral-O suspension at room temperature.
• Keep away from children and pets.

• Sucral O suspension is an antacid and antiflatulent used for relief from acidity, heartburn, and post-meal acid reflux pain. It also helps prevent the recurrence of stomach ulcers.
• Take this medicine in the exact dose and duration prescribed by the doctor or pharmacist. It is best to take it before meals. Consume no more than your doctor has prescribed.
• Before starting Sucral O suspension, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you take and your complete medical history.
• Avoid spicy foods because they can cause excessive acidity.
• Dry mouth, diarrhoea, headache, dizziness and loss of appetite can occur as side effects of Sucral O suspension in some individuals. These symptoms usually go away on their own.
• If you experience dizziness or sleepiness after taking this medicine, it is recommended to avoid driving, operating heavy machinery or performing any such tasks that require mental alertness.

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How Does It Work?

• Sucral-O suspension is a combination product it works by the combined action of Sucralfate and Oxetacaine.
• Sucralfate protects the digestive tract from the damaging effects of acids in the stomach, alcohol and medicinal substances like Aspirin and promotes the healing of ulcers.
• Oxetacaine inhibits acid production in the stomach by suppressing the action of an enzyme. It also acts as a local anaesthetic and provides relief from the pain associated with ulcers and acid reflux.

Interactions with other medicines

• Sucral-O suspension may interact with other medicines and produce an altered response. Please tell your doctor if you are using any other medicines, over-the-counter medicines, herbal preparations or supplements.
• Sucral-O can reduce the action of medicines used for treating ulcers such as Cimetidine and Ranitidine.
• Sucral-O Suspension can reduce the action of Levothyroxine, a medicine used for thyroid-related disorders.
• The effect of Antibiotics known as Tetracyclines & Minocycline is decreased when used with this suspension.
• This medicine can decrease the effect of Theophylline which is used for asthma and breathlessness.
• Sucral-O decreases the effect of Phenytoin (a medicine used to control fits).
• Other medicines such as Digoxin (used for treating heart failure), Ciprofloxacin (antibiotic), Ketoconazole (antifungal) and medicine used to treat irregular heartbeats like Quinidine may interact with Sucral-O Suspension.

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