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Carafate (Sucralfate) - Summary

 
 



CARAFATE SUMMARY

CARAFATE® Suspension contains sucralfate and sucralfate is an α-D-glucopyranoside, β-D-fructofuranosyl-, octakis-(hydrogen sulfate), aluminum complex.

CARAFATE® (sucralfate) Suspension is indicated in the short-term (up to 8 weeks) treatment of active duodenal ulcer.


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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Carafate (Sucralfate)

Efficacy of 10% sucralfate ointment in the reduction of acute postoperative pain after open hemorrhoidectomy: a prospective, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. [2013]
hemorrhoidectomy... CONCLUSIONS: Sucralfate ointment reduced the acute postoperative pain after

Sucralfate or placebo following argon plasma coagulation for chronic radiation proctitis: a randomized double blind trial. [2013]
CONCLUSION: APC is safe and effective for the management of chronic radiation

Topical sucralfate treatment of anal fistulotomy wounds: a randomized placebo-controlled trial. [2011.06]
BACKGROUND: Sucralfate is a cytoprotective agent which adheres to mucoproteins and forms a protective barrier at wound sites. In oral form it is a common ulcer medication, and as a topical preparation it has been used to treat a wide variety of wounds. OBJECTIVE: The present study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of topical sucralfate in wound healing after anal fistulotomy... CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study add support to the evidence that topical sucralfate is a safe and effective method for promoting mucosal healing and for providing analgesia during wound treatment. Patients undergoing anal fistulotomy can benefit from the use of topical application of sucralfate.

Topical sucralfate in post-adenotonsillectomy analgesia in children: a double-blind randomized clinical trial. [2009.09]
OBJECTIVES: Tonsillectomy, with or without adenoidectomy, is one of the most common surgical procedures in pediatric otolaryngology. Despite its relative simplicity, pain is the main cause of morbidity in the postoperative period. We determined the effect of topical sucralfate on reduction of oropharyngeal pain in children submitted to adenotonsillectomy. Secondary outcomes were otalgia, analgesic use, type of diet, secondary bleeding, vomiting, fever, and weight loss... CONCLUSION: We found beneficial effect of use of sucralfate in reduction of oropharyngeal pain in the postoperative period of adenotonsillectomy. However, topical sucralfate does not have a potent effect to the point of being utilized as a single analgesic treatment. Because it is simple, safe, tolerated, and low-cost, it is an important tool as adjuvant treatment of post-tonsillectomy pain.

Anti-inflammatory Effects of Rebamipide According to Helicobacter pylori Status in Patients with Chronic Erosive Gastritis: A Randomized Sucralfate-Controlled Multicenter Trial in China-STARS Study. [2008.11]
The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of rebamipide on symptom, histology, endogenous prostaglandin, and mucosal oxygen free radicals in chronic erosive gastritis (CEG) patients by using sucralfate as a control. The trial also examined whether Helicobacter pylori infection would affect rebamipide-induced protection...

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Clinical Trials Related to Carafate (Sucralfate)

The Effect of Sucralfate Slurry in Patients With Eosinophilic Esophagitis [Recruiting]
Could Sucralfate be a non-steriodal treatment option for patients with Eosinophilic esophagitis?

Combined Therapy in Radiation Proctopathy [Completed]
The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of two treatment regimens: argon plasma coagulation (APC) alone and APC in combination with sucralfate administered for chronic hemorrhagic radiation proctopathy.

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Teprenone On Chinese Patients With Chronic Non-Atrophic Erosive Gastritis [Completed]

Magic Mouthwash Plus Sucralfate Versus Benzydamine Hydrochloride for the Treatment of Radiation-induced Mucositis [Completed]
Radiation treatment is very effective for treating cancers of the head and neck, however, during the course of treatment, it is common for patients to experience soreness of their mouth and throat due to the radiation. When radiation causes inflammation of the inside of the mouth, it is called 'mucositis'. There are several mouthwashes that are commonly used to prevent and treat mucositis, but none of these have been shown to be superior to another. This study is being conducted to see if using a combination of magic mouthwash and sucralfate is better than using a single mouthwash called benzydamine at decreasing the burden of mucositis.

ZeroTolerance Mucositis: Managing Oral and Alimentary Mucositis With High Potency Sucralfate - ProThelial [Active, not recruiting]
RATIONALE: Polymerized (cross-linked) sucralfate malate paste (ProThelial) may be an effective single therapy approach for the management of chemoradiation mucositis, treating and preventing its occurrence in the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine. PURPOSE: This observational multi-phase trial is studying how well polymerized (cross-linked) sucralfate malate paste (ProThelial) works to prevent and treat mucositis in adult patients who are to receive or have received chemo/radiation therapy that have caused or is anticipated to cause mucositis in the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small or large intestine. The Phase IV study addresses prevention and treatment in the oral cavity. The Phase I study addresses prevention and treatment in the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine.

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Reports of Suspected Carafate (Sucralfate) Side Effects

Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease (5)Vomiting (5)Nausea (5)OFF Label USE (4)Feeling Abnormal (4)Headache (3)Foreign Body (3)Treatment Noncompliance (2)Abdominal Pain Upper (2)Malaise (2)more >>


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