Mucosal protectant
Sucralfate
White paste or suspension
Typical Strength
per prescriber
Formulations
0 compounds
Formula
C₁₂H₅₄Al₁₆O₇₅S₈
How It Works
Mechanism of action
A sucrose-aluminum complex that forms a protective viscous barrier over ulcerated mucosa, shielding it from acid and enzymes while promoting healing. Compounded into suspensions and topical pastes for oral and GI lesions.
What compounding can change
When Sucralfate is compounded for one patient, your prescriber can choose the concentration, combine it with other ingredients, and pick the base. Commercial products come in fixed strengths and bases.
Safety Considerations
Please note: Compounded medications require a prescription from a licensed prescriber for an individual patient. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality. A compounded medication is not the same as, or a generic version of, any FDA-approved drug. This page is general information, not medical advice. Your prescriber decides whether a treatment is right for you and sets the final ingredients, strength and dosage form.