Preparations for indigestion, intestines

All modern medicines are grouped and structured. There is a classification system for drugs ATC. The drugs used in the treatment of indigestion are categorized as A01 - "Agents affecting the digestive system and metabolism ". With the help of the ATC system, you can determine the therapeutic effect of any drug, find out its active substance and method of application.

The main directions in the therapy of functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract

It is necessary to distinguish between upset stomach and problems in the activity of the intestines, since therapy and diet for these problems are somewhat different:

• stomach problems: aching and constricting pain in the upper abdomen (more on the left). At the same time, heartburn, bloating, and belching are pronounced. Most often, all the symptoms are accompanied by a feeling of overcrowding (heaviness) of the stomach;
• disruptions in the intestines: discomfort and pain are felt in the lower abdomen and middle segment. Is accompanied by diarrhea or constipation, bloating, rumbling, and colic.

The functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, allocated to separate groups of drugs for treatment, include diarrhea and constipation. These phenomena can be accompanied by weakness, a jump in body temperature, vomiting, dizziness, increased fatigue and irritability.

What causes dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract:

• ingestion of adeno- or enterovirus;
• the development of a bacterial infection;
• intoxication, which can be caused by food poisoning, drug overdose, the influence of household chemicals;
• chronic processes in the intestine - enterocolitis, colitis, dysbiosis;
• lack of own enzymes;
• autoimmune diseases - any allergic reactions (atopic dermatitis, arthritis);
• neoplasms in the gastrointestinal tract;
• frequent stressful situations.

Preparations for indigestion belong to different groups of drugs and are able to stop the entire spectrum of the above symptoms as part of complex therapy.

Classification

Indigestion drugs are a group of drugs for the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders. These are disorders associated with the digestion and assimilation of food, which are provoked by various factors. Such disorders are not tied to a specific age group and can manifest themselves as an independent problem or as a concomitant pathology in the treatment of other acute or chronic diseases.

The main signs of functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract:

• flatulence;
• diarrhea;
• constipation;
• cramping and colic;
• bloating, accompanied by pain;
• heartburn;
• belching.

If you ignore the first symptoms of dysfunction, the problem can become chronic and provoke inflammatory processes in the stomach, intestines or in the genitourinary system.

The tables show the most popular and affordable drugs, which are divided into subgroups according to the ATC classifier and are used for indigestion.

Other drugs for functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract (A03A)

Drug name	Manufacturer	Release form
Afletin	Kiev Vitamin Factory	soft capsules No. 20 of 125 mg
Gastritop "Dr. Klein"	Dr. Gustav klein	oral drops with pipette 20 ml
Trimspa 200	Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd	coated tablets No. 30
Enterokind	Alpen Pharma AG	solution for oral administration in a bottle 20ml
Drotaverin	OZ GNTSLS	tablets No. 20 in blisters
Duspatalin	Abbott Healthcare Products	hard capsules of 200mg of the drug in a package of 15 pcs.
Infacol	Teva Ukraine	oral suspension in vials of 75 and 100 ml
Gastrokind	DHU	tablets in a bottle 150 pcs.
Mebsin retard	Organosyn Life Sciences	capsules in blister No. 30 of 200mg
Aspazmin	Kiev Vitamin Factory	capsules No. 30 of 200 mg of active ingredient

Popular preparations based on belladonna (belladonna) and its variations (A03B)

Drug name	Manufacturer	Release form
Buscopan	Sanofi-Aventis	tablets No. 20, 10 mg each; solution for injections No. 5, 1 ml
Atropine	Pharmaceutical company Darnitsa	solution for injection No. 10, 1 ml in an ampoule
Atropine sulfate	OZ GNTSLS	Eye drops
Bellastesin	PJSC SPC "Borschagovskiy KhFZ"	Tablets in blister No. 10
Bacarbon	SPC "Borshagovskiy KhFZ"	10 pcs in the package.
Belalgin	PJSC SPC "Borschagovskiy KhFZ"	tablets No. 10

Antispasmodics with added analgesics (A03D)

Drug name	Manufacturer	Release form
Spazmalgon	Teva	Tablets No. 10 in a package
Spazmil M	Sopharma	tablets in a package of 20 pcs.
Paraverin	Kusum Helthker Pvt. Ltd.	tablets No. 10 or No. 20
Baralgin	ALEXPHARM	tablets in a package of 10 pcs.
Renalgan	Lekhim-Kharkiv	tablets No. 10
Unrescued	Darnitsa	ampoules of 2ml
Reonalgon	Farm "Red Star"	blister No. 20
Trigan - D	Cadila	tablets in a plate 10 pcs.

Antispasmodics and anticholinergics in combination (A03E)

Drug name	Manufacturer	Release form
Combispasm gastrcomfort	Organosyn Life Sciences	blister No. 20
Gas spasm	Kusum	tablets in package # 30
Movespasm	Movi Health GmbH	tablets No. 10
Novigan	Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd	film coating on tablets No. 10
Stomach drops	Unipharma	Drops in a bottle 25ml
Besalol	Health	Blister tablets No. 6

Peristalsis stimulants (A03F)

Drug name	Manufacturer	Release form
Itopril Xanthis	Xantis Pharma	50mg tablets in blister # 40
Domrid	Kusum	suspension with measuring spoon
Dopprokin	World medicine	10mg tablets in a package of 2 pcs.
Motoprid	Kiev Vitamin Factory	tablets of 50mg blister No. 20
Domperidone stoma	Stoma	tablets No. 10
Motilium	McNeil Products Limited	blister No. 10
Motorrix	Kiev Vitamin Factory	10mg tablets No. 10
Metoclopramide	Darnitsa	10mg tablets in a package of 50 pcs.

A separate group of drugs for eliminating constipation (A06)

Drug name	Manufacturer	Release form
Iziklin	Pharma	solution for oral administration in a bottle 16ml
Medulak	World medicine	syrup in a bottle 180ml
Mukofalk	Dr. Falk Pharma GmbH	Granules in a bag of 5g
Fortrans	Ipsen Pharma	powder to create a solution 75g
Forlax	Ipsen Consumer HealthCare	powder for solution preparation
Gutalax	Sanofi-Aventis	drops in a bottle 15ml
Dufalak	Abbott Healthcare Products	syrup in bags # 10
Castor oil	Viola FF	vials of 30 or 100 ml

Medicines for diarrhea (A07)

Drug name	Manufacturer	Release form
Enterogermina	Sanofi-Aventis	oral suspension in a vial of 5 ml
Asakol	Biocodex	Enteric tablets No. 100
White coal	OmniPharma Kiev LLC	tablets of 210 mg No. 16
Budenofalk	Alpen Pharma AG	capsules with enteric granules No. 50 or 100
Linex	Sandoz	capsules in a blister of 16 pcs.
Nifuroxazide	SPC "Borshagovskiy KhFZ"	suspension in a vial 5 mg
Smecta	Ipsen Pharma	powder for oral suspension, 3 g sachet
Hydrasek	Abbott Laboratories GmbH	granules in sachets, 16 pcs.

Preparations for indigestion conditionally belong to several large groups, depending on the therapeutic effect:

• probiotics - regulate the balance of microorganisms in the digestive tract, stimulate the development of beneficial bacteria (the main drug in the fight against dysbiosis);
• regulators of peristalsis - affect the contraction of the intestinal walls and help eliminate constipation or diarrhea;
• antibiotics - eliminate intestinal infections;
• enterosorbents - bind and remove toxins (endogenous and exogenous substances) from the body.

Top 10 drugs from the pharmacy

Indigestion medications are sold over-the-counter at the pharmacy, but uncontrolled and improper use will not fix the problem and worsen the situation. There is a list of drugs that belong to the "first aid" group that can quickly stop a functional disorder in the early stages.

Activated carbon

Affordable and widely used sorbent. Modern pharmaceuticals offer both black activated carbon and white. Available in blisters of 10 tablets. The average dosage for an adult is 3-4 tablets 3 times a day. In case of acute, sudden diarrhea, it is recommended to take 10 charcoal tablets one time and drink a glass of water. The medicine should be swallowed without chewing, with water. Many patients complain about the difficulty of using a large number of tablets at the same time (they interact with water and stick to the mucous membrane of the mouth and larynx).

The drug is the first remedy for non-infectious diarrhea and poisoning. Good results are shown by the use of coal to relieve increased gas formation, nausea.

The tablets are a powder that is insoluble in water. Due to this, moving along the digestive tract, it collects toxins on its surface. It leaves the body without being absorbed into the blood, undissolved together with slags on it.

There is a contraindication for taking activated charcoal - stomach ulcer or duodenal ulcer. A feature of the application is the time of its use - 1.5 hours before meals and taking other medications. Combined use with other drugs is impractical, since charcoal can interfere with their absorption.

It is not recommended to take activated charcoal for a long time, since it can disrupt the balance of the intestinal microflora and, after removing toxins, begin to remove beneficial bacteria.

Smecta

The drug is antidiarrheal and at the same time serves as an absorbent. In composition, it is a natural aluminosilicate of natural origin. It passes through the gastrointestinal tract in an unchanged form, without reacting and not being absorbed in the intestine. It is a first aid tool for sudden or chronic diarrhea of ​​various origins (including infectious pathologies). Approved for therapy, both adults and children.

The drug is produced in the form of a suspension in a sachet. For an adult, the maximum dose is 6 packets per day. It is not recommended to combine the intake with other medications and food. It has a pleasant taste. Recommended in the treatment of flatulence, abdominal pain, nausea, heartburn.

Polysorb

The active ingredient is colloidal silicon dioxide, which has a strong absorbent property. The release form is a white powder that dissolves in water before use to form a suspension. Shows good results in detoxification in intestinal infections. Contraindication to use is gastric ulcer or gastric bleeding. For adults, the maximum dose of the drug is 12 g. The course of therapy is 3 to 7 days.

Pancreatin

Refers to a group of enzymes (drugs that help regulate digestion). Available in capsules or enteric tablets. Marketing names may vary - Pancreasim, Panzinorm, Mezim, Creon, Enzibene, etc. With functional upset stomach, pancreatin is taken to facilitate the digestion of food, eliminates heaviness in the stomach, nausea after eating. The drug is also prescribed for a number of viral diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

The drug is obtained by processing the pancreas of cattle. The tablets are coated with a coating resistant to gastric acid. Its destruction and release of a group of enzymes occurs in the duodenum and promotes the breakdown of food in the small intestine.

The tablets should be taken without chewing with meals. Adults and children are advised to take 1-2 tablets one time with plenty of water. The duration of the course of therapy depends on the type and severity of the disease and is determined by the doctor. The drug is prohibited for use in acute pancreatitis or intestinal obstruction. Pregnant women are prescribed only in rare cases. The most common side effect is an allergic reaction to the components of the drug, which manifests itself in the form of urticaria. It can provoke tachycardia in case of problems with the cardiovascular system.

Metoclopramide

It belongs to a group of antiemetic drugs that can stimulate gastrointestinal motility. The release form, depending on the manufacturer, is a solution or tablets. Tablets are available in a dosage of 10 mg, 10 or 50 pieces. in packaging in contour cell plates.

Helps, cope with symptoms of nausea and vomiting, improves peristalsis. The medicine is considered first aid for vomiting, nausea, hiccups, which can be caused by various reasons. Helps to eliminate atony of the stomach and intestines, flatulence.

The single dose for children and adults is 5-10 mg 3 times a day. It is not recommended to exceed the dose of 60 mg per day. With severe vomiting, intramuscular administration of metoclopramide is prescribed.

At the beginning of therapy, constipation or diarrhea may occur as a side effect. The central nervous system can react to the drug with drowsiness, fatigue. The drug is contraindicated for bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, intestinal obstruction, perforation of the stomach, pregnancy and breastfeeding. In the case of functional disorders in the liver, the drug is prescribed only under the supervision of a doctor.

Loperamide

An ambulance drug for diarrhea of ​​any origin, reduces gastrointestinal motility. Form of release of tablets or hard gelatin capsules. The drug is indicated for use in acute or chronic diarrhea (allergic, chronic, medicinal, emotional origin).

Contraindications to taking the medication are lactose intolerance, intestinal obstruction, ulcerative colitis in the acute phase, pregnancy and lactation. With extreme caution, loperamide is prescribed to people with chronic liver pathologies, since it is completely metabolized in this organ, increasing the load.

The drug is taken according to the scheme. At the first symptoms of diarrhea, 2 capsules are prescribed at a time (4 mg). In case of recurrence of bowel movements, take 1 capsule. The tablets are not chewed and washed down with plenty of water. The maximum daily dose is 16 mg (8 capsules). Side effects of the medication include dry mouth, flatulence, rumbling and abdominal discomfort, vomiting, constipation, and headache.

Duspatalin

The drug belongs to the group of antispasmodics. The active ingredient is mebeverine. On its basis, a number of similar drugs are produced under other marketing names. The release form is capsules with an enteric shell of 200 mg of active substance (in a package of 10.20 or 60 pcs.). Inside the gelatinous dense capsule there are small white granules.

As an antispasmodic of myotropic action, mebeverin does not affect the normal functioning of the intestines, but only relieves spasm from the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract. Systemic side effects have not been observed. Mebeverine is completely absorbed after administration.

The drug is an ambulance for pain and colic in the abdomen. Helps to eliminate discomfort and spasms in all parts of the gastrointestinal tract. Relieves intestinal dysfunction that occurs with irritable bowel syndrome.

It is recommended to swallow the capsules whole with 100 ml of clean water. The medicine is taken twice a day (morning and evening), 1 capsule 20 minutes before meals. The duration of therapy is determined by the doctor, since the drug has no time limits for admission.

The main side effect when taken is allergic reactions (mainly from the skin). Contraindication to treatment with drugs based on mebeverine is pregnancy and age up to 18 years. At the same time, patients with hepatic insufficiency are not included in the risk group when taking the medication. It is recommended to store the medicine at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.

A special recommendation is not to take 2 doses of the drug at a time and not to shorten the time between doses.

Motorrix

In the case of "lazy bowel" and related problems (constipation, bloating, nausea), you should take a medicine that belongs to the category of drugs for stimulating peristalsis. The active ingredient in the preparation is domperidone. The medicine is available in film-coated tablets containing 10 mg of the active ingredient.

After taking "Motorix" increases the pressure in the esophagus, improves motor skills and accelerates gastric emptying. The medicine does not affect the acidity of the stomach. The drug is perfectly absorbed only when taken on an empty stomach.

It is recommended to take medication to relieve symptoms of nausea, vomiting, bloating, and heaviness in the abdomen. "Motorix" is contraindicated in patients with prolactinoma, impaired renal function of various origins, with severe liver impairment. Before you start taking it, you should read the instructions for interacting with other drugs while taking it.

Recommended for adults and children over 12 years of age, 1 tablet (10 mg) three times a day. In this case, the maximum daily dose is 30 mg. The maximum effect of the drug is observed when it is taken for 20 - 30 minutes. before meals. The duration of therapy should not exceed 1 week. For patients over the age of 60, the medication is prescribed only under the supervision of a physician.

With the correct use of the drug, the appearance of adverse events after taking is minimal. Possible manifestations of an allergic reaction. From the groans of the nervous system, there can be both the onset of depression and excessive excitability. Perhaps the occurrence of abdominal pain. The manifestation of stomatitis is possible. The maximum period of drug use after release is 3 years. It is recommended to store the medicine in a casing at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.

Domrid

The drug belongs to a group of drugs to stimulate peristalsis. The active ingredient is domperidone. Available in coated tablets of 10 mg of active substance.

Recommended for admission at the first symptoms of nausea and vomiting. Reaches maximum concentration in blood plasma 60 minutes after administration. The drug is categorically contraindicated for patients with severe disorders in the liver and kidneys. There is a list of medications that should be taken with caution while using (it is indicated in the instructions for the drug).

Domrid is not recommended for use in case of motion sickness and accompanying nausea. The maximum dose of the drug is 3 tablets per day. However, to achieve a stable therapeutic effect, 1 tablet is sufficient. The medicine must be taken on an empty stomach. It can be used after meals, but the absorption of the active substance slows down.

The above drugs are especially popular for stomach and intestinal disorders and can get rid of many unpleasant symptoms. At the first sign of nausea or diarrhea, you can stop the process with the right medication. All of them are available in a pharmacy without a prescription, but you should not exceed the recommended doses so as not to provoke a surge in side effects.

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