HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Is Nexium Better Than Sucralfate?

default
Posted on Sat, 26 Nov 2016
Question: Sucralfate Oral 1GM
doctor
Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (59 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Klarida Papaqako

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2010

Answered : 1804 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
Is Nexium Better Than Sucralfate?

Brief Answer: 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