Episan Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Sucralfate

Indications/Uses

Short-term treatment of duodenal ulcer (up to 8 wk).

Dosage/Direction for Use

1 tab or 10 mL susp 4 times daily.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 1 hr before meals & at bedtime.

Contraindications

Tab: Hypersensitivity.

Special Precautions

Renal failure & dialysis patients. Allow ½ hr interval before or after Episan if in concomitant use w/ antacids. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.

Adverse Reactions

Constipation & dryness of mouth; diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, gastric discomfort, flatulence, pruritus, skin rash, sleepiness, vertigo, back pain & headache.

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Drug Interactions

May reduce the extent of absorption or bioavailability of cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, digoxin, ketoconazole, norfloxacin, phenytoin, ranitidine, tetracycline & theophylline. Other drugs should be taken 2 hr before taking sucralfate.

MIMS Class

Antacids, Antireflux Agents & Antiulcerants

ATC Classification

A02BX02 - sucralfate ; Belongs to the class of other drugs used in the treatment of peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Episan susp 500 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

100 mL x 1's (Rp53,950/boks);200 mL x 1's (Rp86,550/boks)

Form

Episan tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp135,000/boks)

Episan

sucralfate

Manufacturer:

Sanbe

Marketer:

Sanbe