Sucralfate Suspension and Tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor

• Generic Name: sucralfate
• Dosage Forms: oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Carafate

Sucralfate is used short-term (up to 8 weeks) to treat an active duodenal ulcer.

Sucralfate works mainly in the lining of the stomach and is not highly absorbed into the body. sucralfate adheres to ulcer sites and protects them from acids, enzymes, and bile salts.

Sucralfate can heal an active ulcer, but it will not prevent future ulcers from occurring.

Sucralfate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: ivacaftor / tezacaftor
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Symdeko, Symdeko 4-Week

Tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor combination is used to treat cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients 12 years of age and older. It is only used for patients who have two copies of F508del mutation, or who have at least one mutation in their CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. Your doctor will use a test to check for the mutation before you receive the medicine.

Tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor is available only with your doctor's prescription.