Safety of use of sucralfate for children under 14 years of age

Sucralfate is a drug that serves to coat the gastrointestinal wall of the stomach or small intestine, which experienced injury. This medicine is in the form of syrup that is consumed within a certain time (generally 4-8 weeks) until the gastrointestinal tract in better condition.

Use of sucralfate is not recommended for children under 14 years old. However, it needs to be confirmed again with the doctor who prescribed it, whether there is a specific indication related to the drug pemeberian for your child.

Or you can also ask the opinion of other pediatricians to ensure it. Asking the opinions of several different doctors is the patient's right.

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