Is Nexium Better Than Sucralfate?
Question: Sucralfate Oral 1GM
Brief Answer:
Comparing Nexium and Sucralfate
Detailed Answer:
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I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
Sucralfate and Nexium are both used for stomach problems, but each of them treats the problem with different mechanism.
Sucralfate comparing to Nexium will treat an ulcer or gastritis in a shorter time but it has a high rate of the ulcer returning again.
Also, one other negative that has sucralfate is that it is needed to take it 4 times/day while Nexium need to be taken only once/day.
Hope this is helpful.
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Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Comparing Nexium and Sucralfate
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
Sucralfate and Nexium are both used for stomach problems, but each of them treats the problem with different mechanism.
Sucralfate comparing to Nexium will treat an ulcer or gastritis in a shorter time but it has a high rate of the ulcer returning again.
Also, one other negative that has sucralfate is that it is needed to take it 4 times/day while Nexium need to be taken only once/day.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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