What is sucralfate made of?

What are sucralfate tablets/suspension made of?

Sucralfate is made from sucrose (a sugar) chemically combined with aluminum. In other words, the active ingredient is a sucrose–aluminum complex.

What’s the “aluminum” in sucralfate?

Sucralfate contains aluminum bound as part of the sucrose–aluminum complex. Because it’s complexed, it is not used as metallic aluminum; it’s the chemical form that matters for how the drug works in the stomach/duodenum.

What inert ingredients are added (besides the active ingredient)?

The inactive ingredients in sucralfate products (such as binders, fillers, and coatings for tablets, or flavoring/suspending agents for liquid forms) vary by manufacturer and formulation, so the exact makeup depends on the specific product label.

Where can I confirm the exact composition for a specific product?

Check the “Active ingredient” and “Inactive ingredients” sections of the package insert or the FDA label for the specific sucralfate product you have (tablet strength and manufacturer matter).