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Carafate

Generic Name:sucralfate

Revised:4/1/2000

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Side Effects and Interactions

Side effects associated with Carafate are uncommon. Some people have reported constipation, nausea, stomach upset, diarrhea, flatulence, and dry mouth.

Other potential adverse reactions include rash, itching, dizziness, sleepiness or insomnia, headache and back pain.

Report any symptoms to your physician promptly.

Be sure to contact the doctor immediately if you notice red or tar-black stools or vomit red or "coffee-ground-colored" material, as any of these symptoms could signal internal bleeding.

Carafate is capable of interacting with a number of other medications. It may reduce the absorption of antibiotics like Cipro, Floxin, Noroxin, Penetrex and tetracycline.

Carafate may also affect such drugs as Dilantin, Coumadin, Lanoxin, Tagamet and Cuprimine.

Check with your pharmacist and physician for special instructions and precautions before taking any other medication.