It is also characterized by a pronounced analgesic effect for it, and therefore, is assigned to eliminate pain in pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract.
The composition of the drug and the form of
Entitled Almagel A medicament manufactured in the form of a white slurry. During storage, the suspension may delaminate under vigorous agitation uniformity is restored.
Country of origin: Bulgaria. Produced in plastic bottles of 170 ml and 10 ml batches.
pharmachologic effect
A almagel reduces the production of hydrochloric acid with a simultaneous increase and decrease of pH pepsin activity. In addition, it is providing the absorbent (absorbing excess gases and acid), enveloping, analgesic action, binds phosphate and gives their absorption from the digestive tract. Induces mucosal defense mechanisms of the digestive tract, thereby protecting them from various injuries which can result from exposure to hydrochloric acid and others.
The therapeutic effect after dosing begins after 3-5 minutes. Its duration depends on the rate of gastric emptying. When taken before a meal almagel A therapeutic effect will last about 1 hour after a meal - to 3 hours. A almagel relates to formulations which are not absorbed, and are output in unchanged form.
Once in the stomach, the slurry coats the mucosa and over a long time has a uniform therapeutic effect, without creating prerequisites for disorders of electrolyte balance and metabolism. Almagel has no irritating effect on the organs of the urinary system and with prolonged use does not cause the formation of stones in the urinary tract.
Indications
Indications for use of the drug Almagel A are:
- colitis;
- duodenitis;
- enteritis;
- reflux esophagitis;
- hiatal hernia;
- functional bowel disorders,
- discomfort, and epigastric pain with errors in diet, after drinking coffee, nicotine, alcohol;
- gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer in the acute phase;
- acute gastritis and chronic gastritis with high and normal secretory function in acute phase;
- prophylactically in the treatment of corticosteroids and NSAIDs.
The complex of therapeutic measures Almagel A prescribed to patients with diabetes.
Contraindications and application features
Almagel A is contraindicated in:
- Pregnant and nursing.
- When hypersensitive individual components at any of the means.
- Intolerance means for anesthesia.
- Children and adolescents. Due to the risk of methemoglobinemia.
- With abdominal pain of unknown origin, including for suspected appendicitis.
- In severe cases, kidney failure. High risk of intoxication.
- When hypophosphatemia - phosphate levels fall below normal in the body.
- In cases of chronic disorders of the chair (long constipation or diarrhea).
- Patients with Alzheimer's disease.
- When fructose intolerance (due to the sorbitol in the composition of assets).
Almagel A with caution in patients with cirrhosis, heart failure, ulcerative colitis, acute hemorrhoids, diverticulosis.
Side effects
When used almagel in rare cases may arise such side effects as:
- From the digestive tract: taste disturbance, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, epigastric pain, constipation.
- From a metabolism: hypercalciuria, gipermagniemiya, hypophosphatemia.
- Other: drowsiness, osteomalacia, dementia, and swelling of the extremities (on the background of chronic renal insufficiency).
Instructions for use A Almagell
A medicine taken by mouth for 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime. Multiplicity - 3-4 times a day, single dose - 1-3 dosing spoons. Children 10-15 years of drug administered at the rate of ½ the adult dose; Children up to 10 years - 1/3.
In gastroenterological diseases accompanied epigastric pain, nausea and vomiting therapy begins with Almagel A, then move on simple Almagel. Packing almagel A has a yellow color, and ordinary almagel - green.
Bottles must be shaken prior to use to restore a homogeneous suspension structure.
analogs
To date Almagel has quite a few synonyms in the domestic pharmaceutical market. Under the synonym is meant a drug which comprises as an active ingredient as well as Almagel, magnesium hydroxide and aluminum. For synonyms almagel include the following drugs:
- Adzhiflyuks;
- Almol;
- Altatsid;
- Algeldrat and magnesium hydroxide;
- Alyumag;
- Anatsid;
- Gustav;
- Gastracid;
- Gestid;
- Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium;
- Koalgel;
- Maalox;
- Maalukol;
- Meylaks;
- Palmagel (taken by mouth);
- Prolanta;
- Rivoloks;
- Cherry namagel.
In addition, there are synonyms in almagel and preparations counterparts. Under analogues realize such medicaments which have similar therapeutic effect, but contain different active substance as an acting component.
Maalox or Almagel?
As Almagel and Maalox are liquid dosage form - suspension. Moreover, the composition of both drugs is almost identical. Both of them comprise as the main active component of aluminum hydroxide and magnesium. So you can choose any product that is more like a person, for whatever reason of the subjective character.
However, if the pathology of the gastrointestinal tract accompanied by a strong and acute pain syndrome, it is better to choose Almagel slurry A which has the best anesthetic effect. In the presence of a strong gas formation and bloating the preferred option - a Almagel Neo, which contains a substance that eliminates this very painful symptom. If there is severe pain syndrome or gas formation, it is possible to choose any drug, depending on personal preference.
Reviews of A Almagel
Almagell for preparation instructions on the use of patient reviews have contradictions, since it is one of the few drugs that have harmoniously combined price and efficiency. Patients say the drug is relatively inexpensive, and quite effective.
- I take a very long time "Almagel A" when the stomach hurts. Ten years, perhaps. Except it did not help. It relieves pain very quickly get used over the years have arisen. Pitfall: may cause slight constipation. But if severe pain in the stomach, this side effect can be patient: drink an extra glass of kefir, and help yourself. My mother is suffering from the effects of long-standing sores, and she also said that it does not help anything from acute pain better than "Almagel A". Familiar, too, take it. It seems that means quite versatile and safe. I recommend to everyone.
- A few years ago I had a very stressful job, and often not enough time to fine dine. Interrupted by irregular snacks - as a result got gastritis. The pain was so severe that there was a veil before the eyes. He began taking Almagel A. The taste, well, not so hot, but the result was. It has a light freeze and enveloping effect. I take your medicines at the rate specified in the instructions, and the pain receded. Price available. Good preparation!
Price almagel And where to buy
Price Almagel A in Russia - 180 rubles
