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Sucralfate Indications & Clinical Uses

Evidence-based guide for pediatric prescribing

Sucralfate protects inflamed mucosa across GI indications.

Primary FDA-Approved Indications

Used for ulcers, reflux esophagitis, and mucositis adjunctive therapy.

Peptic ulcer disease

FDA Approved
ChildrenClinical trials

Evidence Sources

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Reflux esophagitis (adjunct)

FDA Approved
ChildrenClinical experience

Secondary Clinical Uses

Stress ulcer prophylaxis

Secondary Use
ChildrenCritical care studies

Off-Label Uses

Note: Off-label uses may be clinically appropriate based on evidence and expert consensus, but are not FDA-approved for these indications. Always consider the evidence base and document clinical reasoning.

Oral mucositis coating agent

Off-Label
ChildrenCase series

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