A suspension Almagel instructions for use and price

1. pharmachologic effect

Almagel reduces the acidity of gastric juice by neutralizing the biochemical reactions that reduce the content of hydrochloric acid to the normal range. In addition, it noted laxative, choleretic and analgesic effect. Almagel have a long duration of action, without causing flatulence, Stone formation and a sharp shift of acid-base equilibrium. The gel structure allows sufficiently envelop the inner surface of the stomach, providing almagel uniform distribution across its area.
Therapeutic effect occurs almagel 5 minutes after ingestion and continues a little over an hour.

2. Indications for use

• Food poisoning;
  
• Inflammation of the esophagus;
  
• Aggravation of gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer;
  
• Gastritis in the acute form, accompanied by high acidity of gastric juice;
  
• Inflammation of the abdominal cavity;
  
• Abdominal pain caused by a variety of causes;
  
• Hernia esophagus;
  
• Prevention of ulcers of chronic administration of drugs.
  

3. Mode of application

Almagel dosage depends on the patient's age:

• Patients under the age of 10 years Almagel consume half a teaspoon;
  
• Patients aged 10 to 15 years - 1 teaspoon;
  
• Adult patients - 1-2 teaspoons.
  

In all cases, the drug is used for half an hour before meals and at bedtime. Before use, the vial should be shaken.
The maximum dose - 8-16 teaspoons. Use of the drug at the maximum dosage should not take place for a period more than 2 weeks.
Features of the application:

• To avoid a number of side effects to the simultaneous use of phosphorus-containing drugs;
  
• Application almagel patients suffering from impaired renal functional activity leads to an increased content of magnesium ions in the blood.
  

4. Side effects

• Disorders of the nervous system (drowsiness, nausea);
  
• Digestive system disorders (nausea, vomiting, stool disorders, abdominal pain);
  
• Metabolic disorders (softening of bones);
  
• Violations of the senses (the inability to taste).
  

5. Contraindications

6. Pregnancy and lactation

Appointment almagel pregnant women is allowed only for three days. Application almagel during breastfeeding should occur only after its termination.

7. Interaction with other drugs

• The simultaneous use of phenothiazine, cimetidine, ketoconazole, Rinitildinom, ciprofloxacin, cardiac glycosides, isoniazid, Preparations containing iron ions or has a blocking effect on histamine receptors, It leads to the formation of insoluble compounds and a sharp decrease in drug absorption resources;
  
• Simultaneous application almagel with drugs in the enteric coating results in their dissolution in the stomach cavity.
  

8. Overdose

Overdose almagel not been described to date.

9. release Form

Oral suspension, 2.18 g + 350 mg / 5 ml - vials. 170 ml.

10. Storage conditions

Almagel should be stored in a cool dark place under temperature conditions (0-25 degrees). Do not freeze the drug.
shelf life - no more than 5 years.

11. Structure

B1 almagel ml of suspension:

• algeldrat (aluminum hydroxide gel) - 2.18 g:
  
• that corresponds to the content of aluminum oxide - 218 mg;
  
• Magnesium hydroxide paste - 350 mg;
  
• that corresponds to the content of magnesium oxide - 75 mg;
  
• Auxiliary substances: sorbitol, gietelloza, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, propyl parahydroxybenzoate, butyl parahydroxybenzoate, sodium saccharin dihydrate, lemon oil, ethanol, purified water.
  

12. Conditions of supply of pharmacies

The drug is available without prescription.

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* Instruction for use to the drug Almagel published in the free translation. There are contraindications. Before use, consult a specialist