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Does carafate (sucralfate) heal damage caused by chronic acid reflux? if i take this, how can i prevent aluminum toxicity?

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Don't need to worry: about aluminum if you have normal renal function as will be excreted through your kidneys. Only take the recommended dose of carafate (sucralfate).

Dr Ott and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/1/2014

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