Crafilm Chewable Tablets

About Crafilm Chewable Tablets

Crafilm Chewable Tablet Uses

• Treatment of duodenal ulcer
• Healing of gastric (stomach) ulcer
• Acid reflux and heartburn as advised by a doctor
• Prevention of stomach ulcers in very sick patients on hospital advice

Crafilm Chewable Tablet Benefits

• Protects the ulcer from acid, pepsin and bile
• Acts locally in the stomach and is barely absorbed
• Chewable form is easy to take

What Experts Say

Crafilm contains sucralfate, an ulcer protective agent. In stomach acid it turns into a thick paste that sticks to the ulcer surface and shields it, giving the tissue a chance to heal. The chewable form suits people who find large tablets hard to swallow. Sucralfate is a well known drug that has been used for ulcers for many years.

Very little is absorbed into the blood, so it works mainly at the ulcer site. It is taken on an empty stomach, because food and other medicines can reduce its effect. Ulcers in Pakistan are often linked to Helicobacter pylori and painkiller use, which a doctor may test for. It is best taken about an hour before meals and at bedtime.

Constipation is the most common complaint. Sucralfate contains aluminum, so people with kidney disease need caution, and it can lower the absorption of other medicines taken close to it. Persistent stomach pain needs a proper medical check.

Drug Class

• Ulcer protectant (mucosal protective agent)

Crafilm Chewable Tablets formula

• Sucralfate

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Crafilm Chewable Tablets?

• Take Crafilm as prescribed or as directed on the pack, usually on an empty stomach.
• Chew the tablet well and swallow it with a little water.
• Keep other medicines at least two hours apart from Crafilm.
• Complete the full course, which may run for several weeks.

Drug Interactions

• Ciprofloxacin and other fluoroquinolones: Sucralfate reduces their absorption, so keep at least two hours apart.
• Levothyroxine: Absorption can drop, so take it at a different time.
• Warfarin, phenytoin and digoxin: Their levels can fall when taken close together, so spacing is needed.
• Antacids: Take them at least 30 minutes before or after Crafilm.

Risks and warnings

• Kidney disease: Aluminum can build up, so a doctor should guide the dose.
• Diabetes: Blood sugar may rise, so monitoring is advised.
• Constipation: Drink water and eat fiber, and inform the doctor if it persists.
• Pregnancy: Use only if a doctor considers it necessary.

Crafilm Chewable Tablet Side Effects

• Constipation
• Dry mouth
• Nausea
• Gas or bloating
• Stomach discomfort
• Dizziness
• Rash or itching

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius.
• Protect from moisture and direct sunlight.
• Do not use after the expiry date.
• Keep out of reach of children.