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Sucral 7% Cream

Manufactured byStrassenburg Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsSucralfate
Description
Sucral 7% Cream is a protective medicine used to treat burn wounds. It works by forming a protective coating on the affected area of your skin and helps in healing. Sucral 7% Cream may cause burning, itching, irritation, and redness of your skin at the application site. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or worsen. Sucral 7% Cream should be applied topically to the affected part of your skin as directed by your doctor. Continue using this medicine for the prescribed duration to effectively treat your condition. Sucral 7% Cream should be avoided if you are allergic to it. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or are planning a pregnancy, consult your doctor before beginning treatment with this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Sucral 7% Cream

  • Itching, redness or irritation at application site
  • Burning sensation at the application site

Uses of Sucral 7% Cream

What is it prescribed for?

  • Burns
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time required by Sucral 7% Cream to show its effect is not clinically known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration for which Sucral 7% Cream remains active in your body is not clinically known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies have been reported with Sucral 7% Cream.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to a lack of safety and efficacy studies, it is not known whether Sucral 7% Cream use during pregnancy affects your developing foetus. Since this medicine is meant for topical use, it may be acceptable to use this medicine during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known if Sucral 7% Cream passes into breastmilk. Since this medicine is meant for topical use, it may be acceptable to use this medicine during breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation. Avoid applying this medicine to breast areas (nipple) that may come into contact with your infant.

Allergy

Avoid Sucral 7% Cream if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to a lack of safety and efficacy studies, it is not known whether Sucral 7% Cream use during pregnancy affects your developing foetus. Since this medicine is meant for topical use, it may be acceptable to use this medicine during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.

Breast-feeding

It is not known if Sucral 7% Cream passes into breastmilk. Since this medicine is meant for topical use, it may be acceptable to use this medicine during breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation. Avoid applying this medicine to breast areas (nipple) that may come into contact with your infant.
General warnings

For external use only

Sucral 7% Cream is meant for external use only. Avoid contact with your eyes. In case of accidental contact with your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water.

Other medicines

Sucral 7% Cream may interact with other medicines meant for topical use. Concomitant use of this medicine and other topical medicines on the same area of skin should therefore be avoided. Inform your doctor about the topical preparations (ointments/lotions/gels) that you may have been using to avoid undesired side effects.

Missed Dose

Try not to miss a dose of Sucral 7% Cream. In case of a missed dose, apply it as soon as you remember.

Overdose

Since Sucral 7% Cream is intended for external use, the likelihood of side effects due to an overdose is low. However, do not apply more than the prescribed dose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
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This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Sucral 7% Cream is meant for external use only. Use this medicine as directed by your doctor. Close the cover of the tube immediately after use to keep it clean and free from contamination. Do not wipe or rinse the tip of the tube. Use Sucral 7% Cream at around the same time every day for the ease of remembrance. Do not discontinue the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor. Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings. Do not give Sucral 7% Cream to others even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Sucral 7% Cream belongs to a class of medications called protectants. It works by sticking to your damaged skin surface, protecting it from external damage and enhancing the wound healing process.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Topical agents, Skin Protectant

Schedule

Schedule H

Kudaravalli, P. and John, S., 2021. Sucralfate. [online] Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 10 November 2021].

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551527/>
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Information on this page was last updated on 10 Nov 2021

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