What is better than Fosfalugel or Almagel for children and adults?

What is better than Almagel or Fosfalugel? In order to answer this question, it is necessary to first study the drugs, their composition and the way they affect the human body. At the moment, Almagel and Fosfalugel are competitive medicines. In general, their difference lies in the form of output and value. In connection with this, most questions arise as to which drug is best used.

What do the drugs have in common?

If to ask the doctor - which is better, Almagel or Fosfalugel, then he will never give you a definite answer, referring to the fact that each drug is good in its own way and has its pros and cons. In general, this is so. It is worth noting that both drugs belong to the pharmacological group of antacids. These drugs are prescribed for diseases of the stomach, for example, with peptic ulcer, gastritis, etc.

The effects of Almagel and Fosfalugel are based on the neutralization of gastric juice. The active substance of these drugs reduces the amount of hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice for a long time. In addition, the drugs are able to provide an anesthetic effect in the places of their reception. Drugs can cause mild laxative effect, and also be used as a cholagogue.

Composition of agents Almagel and Fosfalugel includes aluminum hydroxide. This substance, when it enters the stomach, combines with hydrochloric acid and turns into aluminum chloride, thus neutralizing the acid. Also, the composition of the preparations can include the so-called magnesium hydroxide, which also neutralizes it with hydrochloric acid. The resulting magnesium chloride eliminates the property of aluminum chloride causing constipation.

Drugs provide a fairly long-lasting effect, maintaining the level of acidity in the stomach in the normal state, and not allowing the pH to shift toward acidity. The advantage of these drugs is exposure without the subsequent formation of carbon dioxide, so that the patient does not feel unpleasant symptoms in the form of bloating or flatulence.

Which is better: Almagel or Fosfalugel?

To answer the question, which of the preparations( Almagel or Fosfalugel) is better, it is necessary to consider their comparative characteristics.

This can be done using the following table

Parameters	Almagel	Phosphalugel
Medicamentous group	Antacid preparations
Form of production	Orange flavor suspension in vials or sachets	White or almost white orange, odorless orange, consistency homogeneous
The main effective substances in	Aluminum hydroxide	Aluminum phosphate
Indications for use	Gastritis in acute form with increased acidity; A peptic ulcer that is diagnosed in the stomach and duodenum; Hernia of the digestive aperture in the diaphragm; Esophagitis; Various food poisoning; Duodenitis, enteritis; Flatulence; Discomfort and soreness in the abdomen after taking a large amount of alcoholic beverages, strong coffee, nicotine, as well as medications or after violations of the diet;Prevention of development of peptic ulcer.	Peptic ulcer in the stomach or duodenum; Gastritis( with normal or increased acidity); Reflux esophagitis; Hernia of the esophageal opening of the diaphragm; gastro-oesophageal reflux, as well as other ailments accompanied by frequent heartburn and a strong eructation with a sour taste; Syndrome of the so-called non-ulcer dispensary; Diarrhea( functional); Diseases associated with the large intestine; Various disorders in the stomach or intestines caused by prolonged use of medications, alcohol or highly irritating substances, intoxication
Contraindications	Dysfunction of kidney function in severe form; Alzheimer's disease; Individual intolerance to certain components of the drug; Age less than 1 month	Dysfunction of the kidney; Individual intolerance of various components of the drug
Side effects when there are overdoses, errors in taking medication.	Distortions of taste sensations; Nausea and vomiting; Pain in the abdomen; Constipation; Drowsiness	In rare cases, the appearance of constipation
Safe for the whole organism	Safe
Additional components	Magnesium hydroxide, as well as sorbitol, benzocaine, anestezin	Sorbitol, agar-agar, pectin, potassium sorbate, calcium sulfate dihydrate, purified water, orange flavor
Method of use	Orally
Analogues of the preparation	Alumag, AMG, Gestid, Almagel Neo, Mailax, Coalgel;Maalox 70;Maalox, Palmagel, Gastal, Palmagel A, Prolanta.
Average price	In bags( 20 pcs.) - 341 ruble Flask - 234 rubles	196 rubles

Almost identical composition

When comparing the products Almagel and Fosfalugel, it can be noted that these agents have almost the same composition, and, accordingly, have a similar effect onorganism. The difference is in the form of the release of these funds. Phosphalugel is available as a gel, which is well suited for adults. Almagel is also available in the form of suspensions. This option is well suited for the treatment of young children.

As the reviews of patients show, the drugs are well tolerated, because they have a small number of side effects. In addition, doctors note that Fosfalugel is better suited for long-term therapy. At a cost, Fosfalugel is by far the cheapest drug in this group.

Special instructions for taking medications

Composition Almagel

Since Almagel and Fosfalugel can influence the effectiveness of other drugs, it is recommended to consult a specialist beforehand if you need to use additional medications. Without a doctor's appointment, you can not use Almagel and Phosphalogel. It is necessary to take these medicines carefully in patients with liver and kidney disease.

Antibacterial agents from the group of tetracyclines, drugs containing iron, as well as preparations for the heart should be taken only two hours after taking Almagel and Phosphalugel.

If, after taking these funds, the patient has a difficult passage of stool, it is recommended to drink as much water as possible. These drugs can be used in patients with diabetes, because they do not contain sugar.

Reception of Almagel and Fosfalugel does not affect the driving of vehicles. In general, drugs do not affect the consciousness and abilities of a person. When carrying out X-ray studies, the preparations are not reflected in the pictures.

Reviews

An ulcer suffers from a year as two. The doctor prescribed Phosphalogel. It does not help badly. But it happens that I buy Almagel for a change. The effect seems to me the same.

Vika, 29 years old

Has used both one and the other remedy in his time in the treatment of gastritis. No drug caused any side effects.

Павел, 39 years old