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US brand names:Carafate Suspension
Sucralfate Suspension is dosed at 40–80 mg/kg PO q8-12h on empty stomach in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Aluminum sucrose sulfate complex that polymerizes at pH <4, forming a viscous gel that adheres to ulcer craters, protecting from acid and pepsin while stimulating prostaglandin and bicarbonate secretion.
Give on empty stomach (30-60 min before meals). Separates from other drug dosing by 2 hours (binds many medications). Liquid form better for small animals. Constipation possible.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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