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Is it true that sucralfate tablets (1g) provides acid protection only for stomach but sucralfate syrup also provided protection for esophogus?
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Not entirely true: Sucralfate is adjunctive therapy that likely forms a coating over damaged tissue, in theory protecting the area from further injury.
Answered 5/22/2017
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