what is carafate given for
Carafate is a medication thatâs used to treat pets suffering from stomach ulcers. The generic name of this drug is known as Sucralfate. Although effective, this medication should be used with caution. You should first find out the type of ulcer your pet is suffering from before you give him carafate.
BRAND NAME: Carafate. USES: Sucralfate is used for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease and to prevent recurrent ulcers after healing of the ulcer has been achieved. It also has been used to relieve or prevent ulcers caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) but is less effective than misoprostol (Cytotec). Sucralfate also is used in the treatment of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Off-label uses are to prevent stress ulcers, which are ulcers associated with high degrees of physical stress (for example, extensive burns, surgery, and overwhelming infection) in hospitalized patients.