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Take Carafate by mouth on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating. Do not take an antacid for at least 30 minutes before or after taking Carafate. It may take 4 to 8 weeks for complete healing of your ulcer to occur. Continue to take Carafate even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Read the Carafate Tablets (sucralfate) Side Effects Center for a complete guide to possible side effects.