Antepsin
Antepsin forms a protective layer on the stomach lining to help heal ulcers and irritated areas, relieving symptoms like heartburn and stomach pain.
Form
oraalisuspensio
Strength
200 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Sucralfate
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
The recommended dose is 5 ml of oral suspension 3-4 times a day.
Method
Take about one hour before meals and at bedtime. Shake the bottle well before each dose.
Important
Do not exceed 20 ml per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Constipation
- •Nausea
RARE
- •Dry mouth
- •Rash
- •Hives
- •Itching
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Severe allergic reactions
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to sucralfate or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Talk to your doctor before taking if you have kidney problems or are on dialysis.
- Talk to your doctor if you have trouble swallowing or slow bowel movements.
- Not recommended for children under 14 years old.
- Do not use continuously for more than eight weeks, as Antepsin contains aluminum.
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- Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all other medicines you are taking, including over-the-counter ones.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category D
Avoid use in older adults. Avoid use already in mild renal impairment. May cause adverse neurological effects. Take the several interactions in the absorption phase into account. (updated 18.3.2024)