Sucralfate (Carafate) Tips from Pharmacists

• Make sure you take sucralfate on an empty stomach. If there is food in your stomach when you take this medicine, it can prevent the drug from forming a protective layer over an active ulcer.

• You need to take sucralfate at least 2 hours away from most other medications as it can affect how other medicines are absorbed.

• Take antacids at least one-half hour away from your sucralfate dose.

• Continue taking sucralfate even if you don’t feel ulcer pain. 

• Sucralfate oral suspension can cause an elevation of blood glucose levels. If you have diabetes, measure your blood sugar regularly and tell your doctor if you notice higher than usual readings.