Sucralfate is an oral anti-ulcer drug used in dogs and cats to coat ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract to protect them from stomach acid and allow them to heal. Sucralfate is helpful in many conditions associated with stomach ulcers (ex. poison ingestion, kidney or liver failure, cancer and megaesophagus).
Sucralfate is an oral anti-ulcer drug used in dogs and cats to coat ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract to protect them from stomach acid and allow them to heal. Sucralfate is helpful in many conditions associated with stomach ulcers (ex. poison ingestion, kidney or liver failure, cancer and megaesophagus).
| Directions | This medication should be given on an empty stomach (at least 1 hour before a meal, or two hours after). Tablets are usually crushed to allow better absorption. Give medication as directed by your veterinarian. This medication is usually given three or four times daily . This ensures continuous protection for the ulcer(s). Read and follow the label carefully. Give the exact amount prescribed and only as often as directed. Missed doses reduce the effectiveness of therapy. The length of therapy depends greatly upon the disease condition as well as the pet's response to sucralfate. Call ahead for refills. Ideally, give the medication at the same time daily. |
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