This medication belongs to the family of the ulcer. It acts by binding to the ulcer and protects the covering film which insulates the stomach acids. It stimulates the secretion of substances that tend to fight against the acidity of the stomach.
It is used in the treatment of ulcers of the stomach and duodenum, and to prevent relapse of duodenal ulcer in the absence of infection by Helicobacter pylori (which would justify a specific treatment).
For warnings, precautions for use and contraindications, please consult the instructions for use.
Peptic ulcer, also called gastric ulcer if it is located in the stomach and which is called duodenal ulcer when it forms in the duodenum (first part of the small intestine), are in some ways wounds form d '' an erosion that penetrates deep into the wall of the digestive tract.
These sores are often painful : they come into direct contact with the acid present in the digestive tract. A situation comparable to applying an alcohol swab to a scratch.
What is ULCAR prescribed for?
This medication belongs to the family of antiulcers. It works by attaching to the ulcer and protects it by covering it with a film that isolates it from stomach acids. It stimulates the secretion of substances which tend to fight against the acidity of the stomach .
It is used to treat stomach and duodenal ulcers , and to prevent relapse of duodenal ulcer in the absence of Helicobacter pylori infection (which would warrant specific treatment).
To relieve the symptoms of GERD (heartburn, heartburn, and acidic stomach upsets) quickly or if you have recent, occasional, or frequent symptoms (less than once a week), other treatments will be more suitable, such as antacids such as Rennie or gavisconell .
This medication is preferably taken half an hour to an hour before meals or two hours after the evening meal.
The tablets should be swallowed with a little water, whole or crushed in water in case of difficulty in swallowing.
The oral suspension can be taken pure or diluted in a glass of water. Only this form can be used in children under 6 years of age.
If the symptoms persist despite the use of the drug Ulcar at a significant dosage, we recommend the drug Nexium Control esomeprazole 20 mg (inexium without prescription) in cure of one to two weeks.
It varies depending on the indications: 2 to 4 g per day, usually in 2 to 4 doses.
Treatment for ulcers lasts at least 4 to 6 weeks, even if symptoms decrease or disappear before this time.
Active substance : Sucralfate 1G
No common excipient.
Pregnancy : The effect of this medicine on the unborn child is not well known. Only your doctor can assess the need for treatment and its risk during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding : Currently available data do not tell whether this medicine passes into breast milk. Do not use it during breastfeeding without medical advice.
Constipation.
Rarely: dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, allergic skin reaction.
ULCAR: oral suspension (aromas: caramel, anise); box of 30 sachets
Attention, the drug is not a product like the others. Read the package leaflet carefully before ordering. Keep medicines out of the reach of children. If symptoms persist, seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Beware of incompatibilities on your current products.
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ULCAR 1 g, oral suspension in sachet
sucralfate
Read this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine. It contains important information for your treatment.
If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
· Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
· If you need more information and advice, ask your pharmacist.
· If symptoms worsen or persist, consult your doctor.
· If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, or if you experience any of the effects listed as serious, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
In this notice :
1. WHAT IS ULCAR 1 g, oral suspension in sachets AND WHAT USES IT IS USED FOR?
2. BEFORE YOU USE ULCAR 1 g, oral suspension in sachet?
3. HOW TO USE ULCAR 1 g, oral suspension in sachet?
4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
5. HOW TO STORE ULCAR 1 g, oral suspension in sachet?
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. WHAT IS ULCAR 1 g, oral suspension in sachets AND WHAT USES IT IS USED FOR?
ULCAR belongs to the anti-ulcer family.
It acts by protecting the stomach and intestine from acid attacks.
· treating an ulcer of the stomach and duodenum,
· avoid the reappearance of a duodenal ulcer.
2. BEFORE YOU USE ULCAR 1 g, oral suspension in sachet?
List of information needed before taking the medication
Not applicable.
Never use ULCAR 1 g, oral suspension in sachet:
· If you are allergic to the active substance or to any of the other ingredients of this medication mentioned in section 6.
· In premature infants and non-mature infants whose weight and height are slightly below average.
Precautions for use; special warnings
Take special care with ULCAR 1 g oral suspension in sachet
· Tell your doctor if:
- you have kidney disease (chronic kidney failure),
- you have a decrease in the level of phosphorus in the blood.
· If you think you have used too much of this medicine seek emergency medical attention right away. This may involve examinations of the stomach (eg, fibroscopy).
· If you have slowed transit due to surgery, drug therapy or other pathology, cases of obstruction of the digestive tract (bezoar) may occur, especially in patients hospitalized in intensive care units mostly in combination with a diet by probe and in newborns, including premature infants and non-mature infants (see "Never take ULCAR 1 g, oral suspension in sachets").
Children and adolescents under 14 years of age
Due to insufficient data, use of ULCAR is not recommended for children under 14 years of age.
Interaction with other medicines
Taking or using other medicines
If you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
ULCAR may decrease the effect of certain medications taken at the same time. To avoid this, you should observe a 2-hour interval between taking ULCAR and taking another medicine.
Interactions with food and beverages
Not applicable.
Interactions with Herbal Medicines or Alternative Therapies
Not applicable.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
It is best not to use this medication during pregnancy.
If you discover that you are pregnant during treatment, consult your doctor, alone can judge the need to continue treatment.
feeding
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
It is not recommended to use this medication if you are breast-feeding.
Not applicable.
Effects on ability to drive or use machines
Not applicable.
List of excipients with known effect
Important information about some of the ingredients of ULCAR 1 g oral suspension in sachet
This medicinal product contains methyl and propyl parahydroxybenzoate which may cause allergic reactions.
3. HOW TO USE ULCAR 1 g, oral suspension in sachet?
Not applicable.
If you are taking this medicine to treat an ulcer of the stomach
1 sachet 4 times a day:
· 1 sachet half an hour to 1 hour before each of the 3 main meals,
· 1 sachet at bedtime, about 2 hours after dinner.
If you are taking this medicine to treat an ulcer of the intestine
Two treatment modalities are possible:
· 1st possibility : 1 sachet 4 times a day:
- 1 sachet half an hour to 1 hour before each of the 3 main meals,
- 1 sachet at bedtime, about 2 hours after dinner.
· 2nd possibility : 2 sachets morning and evening, either:
- 2 sachets in the morning on waking, half an hour to 1 hour before breakfast,
- 2 sachets in the evening, about 2 hours after the evening meal.
If you are taking this medicine to prevent an ulcer of the intestine from appearing
Two treatment modalities are possible:
· 1st possibility : 1 sachet twice a day that is:
- 1 sachet in the morning on waking, half an hour to 1 hour before breakfast,
- 1 sachet in the evening taken either half an hour to 1 hour before the meal, or at bedtime, about 2 hours after the evening meal.
· 2nd possibility : 2 sachets in the evening:
- half an hour to 1 hour before the evening meal, or at bedtime, about 2 hours after the evening meal.
Administration mode
· This medication is used orally.
· To drink the contents of the sachet: open the bag following the dotted line, then press the bag with its open end between the lips.
Duration of the treatment
· If you are taking this medicine to treat an ulcer of the stomach or duodenum : The duration of treatment is 4 to 6 weeks.
· If you are taking this medication to prevent a duodenal ulcer from appearing : Your doctor will tell you how long you should take this medication.
Children and Youth
Due to insufficient data, use of ULCAR is not recommended for children under 14 years of age.
Symptoms and Instructions for Overdose
If you take more ULCAR1 g, oral suspension in sachet than you should:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Instructions for omission of one or more doses
If you forget to take ULCAR 1 g, oral suspension in sachet:
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
Not applicable.
4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Description of adverse reactions
Like all medicines, Ulcar may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The following effects occur frequently:
· Constipation.
The following effects occur infrequently:
· dry mouth, nausea.
The following effects rarely occur:
· vomiting,
· eruptions (of pimples or plaques) on the skin,
· dizziness.
· obstruction of the digestive tract (bezoars) in patients at risk (see "Take special care with ULCAR?").
The following effects may occur but their frequency is unknown:
A severe allergic reaction can be seen by the appearance of red patches on the skin that itch (urticaria) and / or sudden swelling of the face and / or neck, which can cause difficulty breathing and endanger the patient. angioedema). If any of these effects occur, you should immediately stop treatment and consult your doctor.
If administered at high doses and for a long time, there is a theoretical risk of decreasing the level of phosphorus in the blood.
Declaration of side effects
If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. You can also report adverse reactions directly through the national reporting system : National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (Ansm) and network of Regional Centers of Pharmacovigilance. Website: www.ansm.sante.fr . By reporting adverse reactions, you are helping to provide more information about the safety of the drug.
5. HOW TO STORE ULCAR 1 g, oral suspension in sachet?
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use ULCAR 1 g oral suspension in sachets after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.
No special storage conditions.
If necessary, warnings against visible signs of deterioration
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist what to do with unused medications. These measures will help protect the environment.
Full list of active substances and excipients
What does ULCAR 1 g contain, oral suspension in sachet?
The active substance is:
Sucralfate ................................................. .................................................. ........................................... 1 g
For a sachet.
The other components are:
Saccharin sodium, caramel flavor, anise flavor, sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate, sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate, monosodium phosphate dihydrate, xanthan gum, 85% glycerol, purified water.
Pharmaceutical form and content
What is ULCAR 1 g, oral suspension in sachet and contents of the pack?
This medication is in the form of a drinkable suspension. Box of 30.
82 AVENUE RASPAIL
94250 GENTILLY
82 AVENUE RASPAIL
94250 GENTILLY
Pharmatis
Area of Activity Is n ° 1
60190 ESTREES-SAINT-DENIS
Names of the medicinal product in the Member States of the European Economic Area
Not applicable.
Date of approval of the notice
The last date on which this leaflet was approved is {date}.
AMM under exceptional circumstances
Not applicable.
Detailed information on this medicine is available on the Ansm website (France).
Information for health professionals only
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
antiulcer
sucralfate
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ULCAR 1 g: oral suspension (flavors: caramel, anise); box of 30 bags.
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