Sft Oral Gel Sugar Free is used in the treatment of ulcers in the stomach and intestine. It contains the active ingredient sucralfate which promotes the healing of ulcers by forming a coating over them which acts as a physical barrier.

Sft Oral Gel Sugar Free allows ulcer to heal.

Uses of Sft Oral Gel

Treatment of Intestinal ulcers
Treatment of Stomach ulcers

Benefits of Sft Oral Gel

In Treatment of Intestinal ulcers

Intestinal ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the intestine. Sft Oral Gel Sugar Free is used to treat intestinal ulcers. It works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach makes, preventing further damage to the ulcer, and heals naturally. Sft Oral Gel Sugar Free also reduces pain and bleeding associated with intestinal ulcers. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer. You need to keep taking Sft Oral Gel Sugar Free as prescribed by the doctor for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.

In Treatment of Stomach ulcers

Stomach ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the stomach. Sft Oral Gel Sugar Free is used to treat stomach ulcers. It covers the damaged ulcer tissue in the stomach and protects it against stomach acid or further injury. This helps ulcers heal more quickly. $also gives relief from pain and discomfort in the stomach associated with stomach ulcers. You need to keep taking the medicine as it is prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.

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Side effects of Sft Oral Gel

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Sft

Constipation

How to use Sft Oral Gel

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Sft Oral Gel Sugar Free is to be taken empty stomach.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Sft Oral Gel Sugar Free. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Sft Oral Gel Sugar Free is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Sft Oral Gel Sugar Free is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Sft Oral Gel Sugar Free may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Sft Oral Gel Sugar Free should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sft Oral Gel Sugar Free may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Sft Oral Gel Sugar Free in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Sft Oral Gel Sugar Free

₹169.56/Oral Gel

Acicrol Oral Gel

Pulse Pharmaceuticals

₹66.65/oral gel

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Cral 1000mg Oral Gel

Duckbill Drugs Pvt Ltd

₹105/oral gel

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Quick tips

Do not take antacids 30 minutes before or after taking this medication.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Sft Oral Gel Sugar Free can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
It may take 4-6 weeks or more for the ulcers to heal completely. Do not stop taking the medicine until your doctor tells you to.
Inform your doctor if you have a kidney disorder.
Take Sft Oral Gel Sugar Free on an empty stomach, preferably 1 hour before a meal.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Disaccharide Sulfates

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Anti-Ulcerants

Patient concerns

Mouth ulcers Mouth ulcers

Dr. Shubhra Chandhan Pradhan

ENT

It can be vitamin deficiency, lichen planus, traumatic ulcer. Consult a ENT specialist to check throat

Heartburn Mental disorder Depression Frequent persistent heartburn Gastroesophageal reflux disease Irritable bowel syndrome Indigestion Back flow of acid from stomach Difficulty in swallowing Inflammation of esophagus Excess acid secretion by stomach Intestinal or stomach ulcers

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

You need to be examined in clinic to reach a diagnosis and then appropriate medicine can be prescribed

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