Sucrazen Cream
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Sucrazen Cream is a prescription medicine used for treating several types of wounds such as burn wounds and other inflammatory skin conditions. This medicine forms a layer or coating over the surface of ulcer and creates a physical barrier thereby promotes its healing.
Sucrazen Cream allows ulcer to heal.
Sucrazen Cream allows ulcer to heal.
Uses of Sucrazen Cream
- Treatment of Skin conditions with inflammation & itching
- Treatment of Intestinal ulcers
- Treatment of Stomach ulcers
Benefits of Sucrazen Cream
In Treatment of Skin conditions with inflammation & itching
Sucrazen Cream is effective in treating skin conditions with inflammation and itching. It works by reducing the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation of the skin. When used correctly it is a safe and effective treatment. It reduces the redness, rash, pain or itchiness caused by your skin’s reaction to an irritant. It thus improves your self-esteem and confidence as your appearance changes.
In Treatment of Intestinal ulcers
Intestinal ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the intestine. Sucrazen Cream is used to treat intestinal ulcers. Sucrazen Cream works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach makes, preventing further damage to the ulcer, and heals naturally. Sucrazen Cream also reduces pain and bleeding associated with intestinal ulcers. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer. You need to keep taking Sucrazen Cream as prescribed by the doctor for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
In Treatment of Stomach ulcers
Stomach ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the stomach. Sucrazen Cream is used to treat stomach ulcers. Sucrazen Cream covers the damaged ulcer tissue in the stomach and protects it against stomach acid or further injury. This helps ulcers heal more quickly. $also gives relief from pain and discomfort in the stomach associated with stomach ulcers. You need to keep taking the medicine as it is prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
Side effects of Sucrazen Cream
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Sucrazen
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Sucrazen Cream
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
How Sucrazen Cream works
Sucrazen Cream forms a coating over the affected area (burn/wound) or any other raw surface. This creates a physical barrier that protects the burn/wound//raw surface from getting irritated or any other injury, allowing it to heal. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that relieves the symptoms of inflammation such as pain, redness or itching.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sucrazen Cream is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sucrazen Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Sucrazen Cream is used for the application on burns, bedsores, diabetic ulcers and excoriated skin.
- It adheres and serves to protect the damaged tissue and also facilitates healing.
- Apply it as a thin layer onto affected area or as suggested by the doctor.
- Don't cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Disaccharide Sulfates
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Action Class
Anti-Ulcerants
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Marketer details
Name: Elysium Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Post Dhabhasa, Tal Padra, Dist Vadodara, Gujarat 391440, INDIA
Country of origin: India
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₹39.85
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