SUCRALFATE (Page 2 of 2)
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Adverse reactions to sucralfate tablets in clinical trials were minor and only rarely led to discontinuation of the drug. In studies involving over 2700 patients treated with sucralfate, adverse effects were reported in 129 (4.7%). Constipation was the most frequent complaint (2%). Other adverse effects reported in less than 0.5% of the patients are listed below by body system:
Gastrointestinal: diarrhea, dry mouth, flatulence, gastric discomfort, indigestion, nausea, vomiting.
Dermatological: pruritus, rash
Nervous System: dizziness, insomnia, sleepiness, vertigo
Other: back pain, headache
Postmarketing reports of hypersensitivity reactions, including urticaria (hives), angioedema, respiratory difficulty, rhinitis, laryngospasm, and facial swelling have been reported in patients receiving sucralfate tablets. Similar events were reported with sucralfate suspension. However, a causal relationship has not been established.
Bezoars have been reported in patients treated with sucralfate. The majority of patients had underlying medical conditions that may predispose to bezoar formation (such as delayed gastric emptying) or were receiving concomitant enteral tube feedings.
Inadvertent injection of insoluble sucralfate and its insoluble excipients has led to fatal complications, including pulmonary and cerebral emboli. Sucralfate is not intended for intravenous administration.
OVERDOSAGE
Due to limited experience in humans with overdosage of sucralfate, no specific treatment recommen-dations can be given. Acute oral studies in animals, however, using doses up to 12 g/kg body weight, could not find a lethal dose. Sucralfate is only minimally absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Risks associated with acute overdosage should, therefore, be minimal. In rare reports describing sucralfate overdose, most patients remained asymptomatic. Those few reports where adverse events were described included symptoms of dyspepsia, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Active Duodenal Ulcer
The recommended adult oral dosage for duodenal ulcer is 1 g (10 mL/2 teaspoonfuls) four times per day. Sucralfate should be administered on an empty stomach.
Antacids may be prescribed as needed for relief of pain but should not be taken within one-half hour before or after sucralfate.
While healing with sucralfate may occur during the first week or two, treatment should be continued for 4 to 8 weeks unless healing has been demonstrated by x-ray or endoscopic examination.
Elderly
In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy. (See PRECAUTIONS Geriatric Use).
HOW SUPPLIED
Sucralfate Suspension 1 g/10 mL is a pink suspension.
NDC 54868-5299-1
Ten (10) 10 mL oral liquid unit dose cups per tray.
Ten (10) trays per shipper.
NDC 54868-5299-0
Ten (10) 10 mL oral liquid unit dose cups per tray.
Three (3) trays per shipper.
SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING
Store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F) [see USP]). Avoid freezing.
Distributed by:
Axcan Scandipharm Inc.
Birmingham, AL 35242 USA
Relabeling of “Additional” barcode label by:
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Tulsa, OK 74146
LI 770Rev. 11/07
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL — 10 mL Cup Label
NDC 54868-5299-0
SUCRALFATE
Suspension
1 g/10 mL
Delivers 10 mLShake Well
Store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
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