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A member asked:

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.

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/22/2017

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