Sucralfate is a prescription medication used in dogs, cats, and horses to treat ulcers. Although Carafate is not FDA-approved for use in veterinary medicine, it is a commonly accepted practice for veterinarians to prescribe this medication for dogs, cats, and horses.

Key Benefits

• Coats and protects ulcers against further damage from acids and enzymes
• May help prevent ulcers from forming, which can happen when a pet is given aspirin or NSAIDs

How Sucralfate Works

Carafate works to prevent and treat ulcers that form in the mouth, throat, esophagus, and intestines. Carafate works with the acids in the stomach to form a paste over the ulcers and prevent further damage.

Indications

Sucralfate tablets, USP are indicated in:

• Short-term treatment (up to 8 weeks) of active duodenal ulcer. While healing with sucralfate mayoccur during the first week or two, treatment should be continued for 4 to 8 weeks unless healinghas been demonstrated by x-ray or endoscopic examination.
• Maintenance therapy for duodenal ulcer patients at reduced dosage after healing of acute ulcers.