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Is carafate (sucralfate) safe? what about aluminum toxicity? also, how long is an appropriate amount of time to be on it?
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Yes, safe: It is usually taken for 6-12 weeks but sometime longer depending on ulcer healing. It is a safe medication. The ingredient aluminium mostly stays in your stomach and hardly any, if at all, amount goes into your system. So dont worry about toxicity.
Answered 8/9/2018
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