Sucralfate (Carafate) Uses

Sucralfate helps ulcers heal. It is used to prevent and treat duodenal ulcers (sores in the duodenum which is the first part of the small intestine). 

There may be other uses of sucralfate. Your doctor or health system pharmacists can give you further information on sucralfate drugs.

Sucralfate (Carafate) Mechanism of Action

Sucralfate covers the ulcer sites and protects the area from acid, enzymes, and bile salts, thus preventing further injury and allowing the ulcer to heal.

Sucralfate (Carafate) Doses

Sucralfate forms include a 1-gram tablet and a 1 gram/10 mL suspension. The usual dose is 1 gram four times a day to treat an active duodenal ulcer and 1 gram twice a day for maintenance therapy to prevent the recurrence of a healed ulcer.