
16/07/2025
: Sucralfate Edition
Kash is back with best practices for the administration of sucralfate! With this medication, timing is everything ⏰
Sucralfate coats and protects parts of the stomach and intestines to aid in the management and healing of gastric uclers. It works by forming a gel-like barrier that helps prevent stomach acid from further irritating the stomach and intestines. That bandage effect protects ulcers from further irritation which can allow them to heal. This med is often used in conjunction with omeprazole (gastrogard, etc).
👉🏼 Here are some important things to keep in mind so your sucralfate is given properly and doing exactly what it's supposed to do:
✅ For best absorption, mix with water in a syringe to administer, not with feed.
✅ Give on an empty stomach
✅ Wait 1-2 hours before/ after other medications or oral supplements (like Gastrogard or antibiotics). Sucralfate can bind with other medications and reduce the efficacy of all!
✅ Keep it "fresh"! Your water + sucralfate slurry should be given shortly after its mixed, this mixture doesn't have a long shelf life!
Of course if you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to our team.