Preparations containing bismuth. List, list, names, contraindications

Drugs that actively fight stomach diseases are grouped according to the type of disease and most of them contain bismuth. The list of gastrointestinal diseases includes inflammation and damage to the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines of varying degrees, which require an integrated approach to treatment.

Bismuth medicines combine antibacterial properties with healing and protecting the surface of the ulcer. These funds are available in a convenient form and can be selected depending on the composition for patients of different groups.

Classification

Preparations containing bismuth, the list of which is quite wide, have similar characteristics and effects.

All medicinal formulations with bismuth have a beneficial effect on the stomach and duodenum, in particular:

• promote the secretion and thickening of mucus, envelop the surface of the stomach;
• activate the growth processes of the epithelium;
• have a pronounced bactericidal effect against the bacteria Helicobacter Hillary;
• promote healing and rapid tissue repair.

By composition, drugs of this type are divided into funds:

• including only bismuth with a small addition of excipients;
• having, in addition to bismuth, other components, including those of natural origin.

Preparations containing bismuth, the list of which is divided by composition, are distinguished by the type of drug intake:

• taken before meals (de-nol);
• consumed after meals (vikair).

There are bismuth medications used:

• exclusively for the treatment of damaged tissues of the gastrointestinal tract (ulcers, gastritis);
• with other diseases that are not associated with violations of the integrity of the gastrointestinal tract (irritable bowel syndrome).

Bismuth-containing drugs differ depending on the quantitative inclusion in tablets (from 304 up to 111 mg) of the main substance (bismuth), which have varying degrees of effect and contraindications.

Depending on the desired result, the attending physician has the opportunity to prescribe a medicine and a method of taking it to the patient, which are optimally appropriate for his state of health and the type of disease.

Top 10 drugs from the pharmacy

Preparations containing bismuth, the list of which includes several dozen drugs, consist of high-tech components. The unique composition of drugs for the treatment of diseases caused by inflammation and lesions of the surface layer of the stomach and intestines affects the volume of the positive effect of each drug. The most effective drugs in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases are:

Vikair

In addition to bismuth, the medicine mainly includes natural ingredients that are actively used as gastrointestinal agents.

So the wikair includes:

• crushed calamus rhizome and buckthorn bark;
• magnesium carbonate;
• sodium bicarbonate.

Preparations containing bismuth, the list of which is quite wide and allows you to choose a remedy for the initial or acute stage of the course of the disease, are used in the fight against a large list of diseases. Vikair is used for hyperacid gastritis, stomach and intestinal ulcers.

Vikair is produced in tablets of various dosages, which can have the following effects:

• relieve spasms from muscle tissue;
• contribute to the secretion of mucus and enveloping the surface of the mucous membrane;
• have a laxative effect;
• reduce stomach acidity due to antacid properties.

Vikair is used 2 hours after a meal, 1-2 tablets. 3 times a day. The tablets are taken with a sufficient amount of water. The term for taking the medicine is 30-45 days. Subsequently, the course of vikair can be repeated.

Vikair is suitable for the treatment of any group of patients, with the exception of patients with hypoacid gastritis, in which the drug reduces the ability to digest food.

The drug should be used with caution in the presence of chronic cholecystitis and a tendency to bleeding. Otherwise, the remedy effectively promotes the restoration and healing of the gastrointestinal mucosa, changing only the color of the calla to black.

Drinking vikair should be in the exact dosage, otherwise the patient may experience diarrhea, which quickly stops without special treatment. In pharmacies, the drug is sold freely, without a prescription. The average cost of a medicine reaches 130 rubles.

De-nol

The drug is considered one of the most common remedies with the inclusion of bismuth.

The drug is completely made from bismuth dicitrate combined with additional substances:

• 6000 macrogol;
• potassium polyacrylate;
• hypromellose, which is present only in the shell.

The medicine is produced only in the form of tablets of various shapes and volumes. Sold in de-nol pharmacies without a certificate in an amount sufficient for a course of treatment.

The tool has:

• active antiseptic properties;
• effectively promotes the secretion of mucus on the surface of the stomach and intestines, thereby protecting the surface from damage;
• reduces acidity;
• relieves tissue inflammation;
• enhances the resistance of the gastric mucosa to the action of bile salts;
• helps to restore the affected surfaces of the mucous membrane and restore them.

De-nol for the most part does not enter the bloodstream and is quickly excreted from the body.

The tool is used in a number of cases, in particular when:

• irritable bowel syndrome, which causes diarrhea;
• exacerbation of stomach or intestinal ulcers;
• gastroduodenitis and gastritis in any stages;
• functional dyspepsia, which is not a consequence of lesions of the stomach and intestines.

  

The medicine is taken orally with a small amount of water. It is recommended to do this within 35 minutes. before the start of the meal. A single dose is calculated for each patient individually. Children 4-8 years old. give 8 mg / kg per day or 1/3 tab., 8-12 liters. appoint 1 tab. 2 times a day. And older children and adults 1 tab. 4 times or 2 tab. twice a day. The treatment time is 30-60 days.

Age, years	Dosage and number of doses per day
4-8	4 mg / kg 2 times a day
8-12	1 tab. 2 times a day
12-16	1 tab. 3-4 times a day
Over 16	1 tab. 4 times a day

De-nol can be taken by any patient, except for:

• pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding;
• patients with intolerance to bismuth or other components of the drug;
• patients with severe impairment of the basic functions of the kidneys.

If the established maximum daily dose is exceeded, the patient may experience:

• nausea;
• too loose or hard stools;
• redness and slight itching of the skin.

A single dose excess causes temporary changes that completely disappear after a reduction in the amount of medication taken per day.

With a constant excess of the daily dose, encephalopathy may gradually develop, which is caused by the accumulation of bismuth in the central nervous system. However, her symptoms also quickly disappear with the passage of a course of sorbents. The cost of de-nol is 350 rubles on average.

Vikalin

The drug includes a group of compounds that have a positive effect on the gastrointestinal tract, such as:

• bismuth subnitrate;
• dust of alder buckthorn bark;
• rutoside;
• magnesium carbonate.

The drug comes in pill form and is sold without a prescription.

Vikalin has many useful properties:

• it reduces inflammation and spasms;
• helps to reduce the acidity of the stomach;
• activates astringent processes, due to which the surface of the mucous membrane is covered with a membrane;
• the components of the product have an antibacterial and healing effect;
• has a mild laxative effect.

A remedy is prescribed for gastritis, various degrees of manifestation of gastric ulcer and intestinal ulcer in the stage of remission or exacerbation.

Vikalin is taken by mouth after meals, washed down with a small amount of clean water. To increase the effectiveness of the drug, the tablets are recommended to be crushed or dissolved in water. The medicine is prescribed for admission in 1-2 tabs. 3 times a day for 28-60 days. When a positive effect is achieved, the drug can be re-prescribed after a break.

Due to its complex composition, the medicine has a number of contraindications, which include:

• renal failure;
• increased sensitivity to the components of the drug;
• chronic appendicitis;
• period of pregnancy and lactation;
• hypoacid gastritis;
• age up to 18 years.

The list of contraindications can be expanded due to the individual characteristics of the patient. When using a preparation containing bismuth, minor side effects may occur, which are fleeting in nature, in the form of allergies (rash, itching) and an increase in stool frequency. Such manifestations do not have a negative impact and disappear after you stop taking the drug.

In case of an overdose, side effects may increase, but they do not have much harm to health.

The cost of the drug is from 90 to 130 rubles.

Escape

The medicine is a foreign-made drug, which consists entirely of tripotassium dicitrate bismuth with limited auxiliary components (povidone, magnesium stearate, film shell).

The drug has the following effect:

• removes inflammation from tissues;
• has astringent properties and helps the rapid healing of surfaces;
• protects damaged mucous membranes and fights bacteria;
• strengthens the mucosal surface.

Escape is applied in case:

• functional dyspepsia;
• chronic manifestations of gastritis and gastroduodenitis;
• exacerbation of chronic duodenal and stomach ulcers.

The release form of the drug is tablets that are drunk in 35 minutes. before the start of the meal. Children 4-8 years old. the drug is prescribed in 1/3 tab., and 8-12 liters. 1 tab. Before breakfast and dinner. Children over 12 yrs. and for adults, the escape is prescribed 1 t. 4 times a day. The course of admission is 1-2 months.

The drug is recommended for all categories of patients, except for:

• patients aged 1-3 y.;
• women during the period of bearing and feeding a child;
• patients with chronic renal failure.

In addition, escape cannot be combined with other drugs that include bismuth.

In some cases, when taking the drug, the following may appear:

• vomit;
• diarrhea or prolonged constipation;
• discoloration of the stool;
• skin rash and itching;
• a mild form of encephalopathy, which quickly disappears when you stop taking the drug.

If the daily dose is exceeded, the medication contributes to the appearance of a rash and redness of the mucous membrane inside the mouth, as well as disruption of the basic function of the kidneys. All side effects disappear completely after washing and stopping the drug. The medicine is sold at a price of 350 rubles. over the counter.

Ulkavis

It is considered an effective remedy in the fight against gastrointestinal diseases. In addition to bismuth tripotassium dicitrate, the necessary components (potassium polycrilin, magnesium stearate, corn starch) are added to the composition of ulcavis.

The drug has many useful properties:

• antibacterial properties;
• enveloping effect;
• improves the stability of the intestinal and stomach mucosa;
• helps to increase the growth of epidermal tissue in the damaged area;
• relieves inflammation.

Ulcavis is absorbed into the blood in a small dose and quickly excreted from the body, therefore, it is most often used for:

• functional dyspepsia, not caused by diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• gastroduodenitis and gastritis in the acute stage;
• irritable bowel syndrome accompanied by diarrhea;
• chronic or acute ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal mucosa.

Ulcavis is produced in the form of tablets, which are taken internally in 40 minutes. before meals. A single dose is calculated individually for patients with 4 liters. and adults, taking into account individual health characteristics. For adults, the drug is prescribed 1 tab. 3-4 times a day. The treatment period takes 4-8 weeks. After 2 months. a break, the drug can be re-prescribed by a doctor for admission.

Ulcavis has a simple composition, so it can be used in most cases. However, in order to avoid a negative reaction of the body, lactating and pregnant women, people with obvious impaired renal function and bismuth intolerance should refrain.

The medicine in rare cases can cause minor side effects in the form of:

• redness and itching of the skin;
• the appearance of minor nausea;
• increased stool or constipation.

Such manifestations occur in 3% of cases and quickly disappear after discontinuation of the drug. If the maximum dose is exceeded during the day, the patient may develop encephalopathy that quickly resolves after washing or a few days after stopping the intake funds.

Ulcavis is widely distributed and sold to patients in pharmacies without a prescription. The cost of packaging is 210 rubles.

Novobismol

Like other bismuth-containing drugs, it belongs to the group of antiulcer drugs. The drug contains bismuth tripotassium dicitrate, auxiliary components (povidone, macrogol) and shell substances (opadry).

Novobismol is prescribed in case of:

• ulcerative lesions of the intestine and duodenum;
• acute manifestation of gastritis and gastroduodenitis;
• functional dyspepsia, which is not a consequence of stomach diseases;
• irritable stomach syndrome with diarrhea.

The drug is produced in the form of tablets that have:

• high bactericidal activity;
• knit and cover the surface of the stomach and intestines with a thin film;
• relieve inflammation and promote tissue repair;
• strengthen the surface of the gastrointestinal mucosa;
• create a favorable environment for tissue growth at the site of the lesion.

The tablets of the drug are taken before meals, washed down with a small amount of water, for 30-40 minutes. Children 4-8 years old. appoint about 1/3 tab., and 8-12 liters. 1 tab. in the morning and in the evening. For adults and children over 12 liters, the drug is prescribed 3 times a day, 1 tab. The treatment period is up to 2 months. with a mandatory subsequent break of 8 weeks.

The drug after the start of administration can cause minor ailments in the form of:

• nausea;
• frequent stools, constipation;
• skin rash.

Such symptoms can be especially active when the dose of the drug is exceeded, which in the future can provoke the appearance of encephalopathy. After taking activated charcoal and stopping the medication, the patient's state of health is fully restored.

Novobismol is not assigned to the following categories of patients:

• children under 4 y.o .;
• pregnant and lactating women;
• patients with bismuth intolerance and impaired renal function.

The drug is dispensed from pharmacies without a prescription and costs 360 rubles.

Vitridinol

The drug has a simple composition and includes bismuth tripotassium dicitrate and standard auxiliary components.

The drug is considered:

• anti-inflammatory;
• antiulcer;
• astringent;
• bactericidal;
• a healing agent.

A medicine is prescribed according to indications for:

• any manifestations of gastritis and gastroduodenitis;
• peptic ulcer of the stomach and intestines;
• irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia.

Due to the lack of study of the effect, the drug is not prescribed for use by pregnant and lactating women, people with bismuth intolerance and impaired renal function.

Vitridinol is produced in the form of tablets, which are drunk with water half an hour before meals. The daily dose is determined based on the state of health and the type of disease. Adults and children over 12 yrs. appoint 1 tab. 4 times a day. Children 8-12 years old, 1 tab., And 4-8 liters. 1/3 tab. in the morning and in the evening. The course of administration is up to 60 days, however, the drug has a positive effect after 3 days of administration.

In rare cases, 4-5 days after the start of admission, the patient may experience minor side effects in the form of redness and skin rash, nausea and constipation. If the dose of medication per day is exceeded, side effects may increase and symptoms of encephalopathy may appear, which quickly disappear when taking sorbents.

Vitridinol is sold without a prescription for 400 rubles. average.

Vicanol life

The preparation contains bismuth tripotassium dicitrate as components and the necessary auxiliary components in small doses.

• when it enters a humid environment, the drug promotes the production of mucus and gently envelops the surface of the tissues;
• medicinal components have active antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties;
• the drug helps to develop a new layer of the epidermis at the site of the lesion and increases the resistance of the mucous membrane to the negative effects of acid and enzymes.

Vikanol Life is used in case of gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers in any stages of manifestation and irritable bowel syndrome for all groups of patients. Exceptions are women during pregnancy and lactation, patients with significant impairment in the work of the kidneys and intolerance to the components of the drug.

The medicine in the form of tablets is drunk orally with water. It is recommended to do this in 20-40 minutes. before meals. The daily dose and the procedure for admission are calculated by the attending physician individually. Adults and children 12 y. and older appoint 1 tab. 3-4 times a day. The medicine is drunk in courses of 30-60 days. After completing the course, it is recommended to take a break in admission for 2 months.

After the start of admission, some patients may experience minor side symptoms in the form of vomiting, diarrhea and skin rashes. In the case of taking the drug in a higher dosage, the side effects are significantly enhanced, and the accumulation of the active substance contributes to the development of encephalopathy.

All changes are minor and temporary and do not require special treatment. Vicanol Life is sold without a prescription at a price of 400 rubles.

Ventrisol

It is a preparation entirely consisting of bismuth tripotassium dicitrate with minimal addition of auxiliary components, and has a reduced concentration of the active substance.

The drug is prescribed for ulcerative lesions of the duodenum and stomach, inflammation of the gastric mucosa.

The drug after administration actively contributes to:

• to point I envelop the affected areas of the mucous membranes of the intestines and stomach;
• increasing the resistance of the mucous membrane to acid;
• filling the affected areas with the components of the drug and their rapid healing.

Do not use the medicine only in the 1st trimester of pregnancy and during lactation, with significant violations of the functioning of the kidneys.

After the start of treatment, the drug can in some cases provoke the appearance of mild vomiting and nausea. With a significant overdose of the drug for a long period, the patient may experience diarrhea or constipation, skin rashes. When the dose is restored, all negative manifestations disappear.

It is recommended to drink the remedy 2 hours after or half an hour before the start of the meal. Adults are prescribed 1 tab. 3-4 times a day. For children, the dose is calculated individually based on 7-8 mg / kg per day. The calculated dose is divided into 2 doses during the day. The course of admission is 28-56 days.

The drug is sold without a prescription and costs an average of 250 rubles.

Bismopepsin

The drug is a Russian-made drug and contains 306.4 mg of bismuth tripotassium dicitrate with additional excipients and a shell.

The drug has excellent pharmacological properties:

• the medicine envelops and protects the surface tissues of the stomach and intestines;
• helps to accelerate the healing of ulcers;
• actively suppresses bacteria Helicobacter Hillary;
• relieves inflammation and increases resistance to pepsin, stomach acid.

Prescribe a medicine for:

• irritable bowel syndrome associated with diarrhea;
• functional dyspepsia with healthy gastrointestinal tract;
• gastroduodenitis and gastritis;
• ulcers of the duodenum and intestines.

Bismopepsin is produced in the form of tablets, which are taken half an hour before a meal or 2-3 hours after it. The tablets are drunk with plenty of water. The exact dose of the drug is prescribed by the doctor, taking into account the individual state of health. Adults and children over 12 yrs. prescribe 1 table. 3-4 times a day. Children 4-8 years old. the drug is given in 1/3 tab., and 8-12 liters. 1 tab. before breakfast and dinner. The treatment period is 28 to 60 days.

After starting treatment, some categories of patients may experience mild nausea, increased stool frequency, or skin rashes.

In case of overdose, symptoms worsen and are accompanied by diarrhea or constipation. With prolonged excess of the dose per day, encephalopathy may appear, the symptoms of which completely disappear after taking sorbents.

Bismopepsin is not prescribed:

• during pregnancy and lactation
• with sensitivity to the components of the drug;
• acute renal dysfunction;
• children under 4 y.

The drug has effective performance indicators and is widely available as it is sold without a prescription. Packing price reaches 180 rubles.

The list of drugs that include bismuth is quite wide and varied. Thanks to modern technologies, preparations containing bismuth have an increased active effect.

Depending on the type of exposure and the dose of the active substance, the gastroenterologist prescribes a course of treatment individually for each patient. Any treatment with bismuth-containing drugs takes time, but after the start of administration, they give effective results and help restore the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines.

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