Gastracid
Gastracid: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Use in childhood
- 11. In case of impaired renal function
- 12. Drug interactions
- 13. Analogs
- 14. Terms and conditions of storage
- 15. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 16. Reviews
- 17. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Gastracid
ATX code: A02AD01
Active ingredient: magnesium hydroxide + Algeldrate (Magnesium hydroxide + Algeldrate)
Manufacturer: Natur Product Europe B. V. (Natur Produkt Europe, BV) (Netherlands); Natur Product Pharma Sp. z.o.o. (Natur Produkt Pharma, Sp.z oo) (Poland)
Description and photo update: 2019-26-08
Prices in pharmacies: from 110 rubles.
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Gastracid is a combined antacid with an enveloping, absorbent, carminative and mild laxative effect. Reduces the activity of gastric juice and neutralizes free hydrochloric acid in the stomach, thereby eliminating heartburn and pain in the stomach.
Release form and composition
Dosage form - chewable tablets: round or square, with a beveled edge, NP engraving on both sides on a wood background, white or white with a grayish-yellowish-greenish shade, with a slight mint aroma (round tablets - 10 pcs. In blisters, in a cardboard box 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 blisters; square tablets - 4, 6 and 8 pcs. in blisters, in a cardboard box 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 blisters).
Active substances and their composition in 1 tablet:
- magnesium hydroxide - 400 mg;
- algeldrat (in the form of hydrated aluminum oxide) - 400 mg (in terms of aluminum oxide - 214 mg).
Additional components: sodium saccharinate, magnesium stearate, corn starch, sucrose, sorbitol, mannitol, mint flavor.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Gastracid is a combined drug that allows you to eliminate heartburn and pain in the stomach due to the pharmacological properties of its components:
- magnesium hydroxide: the substance has a slight laxative effect;
- algeldrate: aluminum hydroxide hydrate has an antacid, carminative, enveloping and adsorbing effect.
Gastracid neutralizes free hydrochloric acid accumulating in the stomach, inhibits the activity of gastric juice, activates the motility of the stomach and all parts of the intestine, protects the mucous membrane of the duodenum and stomach from negative effects, is a pepsin inactivator, binds bile acids that penetrate into the stomach due to reflux … When applied, alkalosis and secondary hypersecretion of hydrochloric acid are not observed.
Pharmacokinetics
The study of the pharmacokinetic parameters of the drug is not possible due to low absorption into the systemic circulation.
Indications for use
- acute duodenitis;
- acute gastritis during an exacerbation (with normal or increased secretory function);
- exacerbation of peptic ulcer of the duodenum and stomach;
- reflux esophagitis;
- hernia of the esophageal opening of the diaphragm;
- heartburn, discomfort and pain in the epigastrium due to inaccuracies in diet, taking certain medications (including glucocorticosteroids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), drinking coffee, alcohol, nicotine.
Contraindications
- hypophosphatemia;
- severe renal dysfunction;
- fructose intolerance, sucrase / isomaltase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption;
- Alzheimer's disease;
- children under 10 years of age;
- pregnancy;
- hypersensitivity to any component of the drug.
Gastracid tablets should be used with caution during breastfeeding.
Instructions for the use of Gastracid: method and dosage
The drug is indicated for oral administration: the tablets should be chewed or kept in the mouth until completely dissolved.
Adults and adolescents from 15 years of age are prescribed 1-2 tab. 4 times a day 1 hour after a meal and before bedtime or in case of heartburn, pain and discomfort in the epigastrium.
Patients with peptic ulcer disease should take the drug 30 minutes before meals.
The highest daily dose is 12 tablets.
The recommended dose for children aged 10-15 years is half the adult dose.
For preventive purposes, Gastracid should be taken 1 tab. 15 minutes before taking a drug that irritates the mucous membrane of the esophagus, duodenum and stomach.
The duration of treatment is determined individually, but should not exceed 15–20 days.
Side effects
When taking the drug, the following side effects may occur:
- change in taste, stomach pain of a spastic nature, nausea, constipation, vomiting;
- hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia, hypermagnesemia, hypercalciuria, hyperaluminaemia;
- osteoporosis, osteomalacia;
- impaired renal function, nephrocalcinosis;
- allergic reactions;
- thirst, hyporeflexia, lowering blood pressure - in patients with concomitant renal failure.
Overdose symptoms: severe constipation, hypermagnesemia, kidney stones, drowsiness, metabolic alkalosis is possible (mood changes, fatigue, nervousness, unpleasant taste, numbness or muscle pain). In case of taking a dose exceeding the recommended one, you should rinse the stomach as soon as possible, induce vomiting and take activated charcoal.
Overdose
The main symptoms of an overdose of Gastracid are hypermagnesemia, kidney stones, drowsiness, and severe constipation. Also, taking the drug in high doses is sometimes accompanied by signs of metabolic alkalosis: unpleasant taste sensations, mood changes, nervousness and increased fatigue, pain or numbness in the muscles. In this case, it is necessary to immediately take measures to ensure the rapid elimination of the drug: provocation of vomiting, gastric lavage, intake of activated carbon.
special instructions
When prescribing other drugs at the same time, 1-2 hour intervals should be observed between doses.
In the case of long-term treatment (more than 20 days), it is necessary to regularly monitor the patient's condition.
Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and complex mechanisms
According to the instructions, Gastracid does not adversely affect the speed of reactions and the ability to concentrate.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
The use of Gastracid during pregnancy is contraindicated. Caution should be exercised when taking the drug during breastfeeding.
Pediatric use
Gastracid is not used to treat children under 10 years of age. Children and adolescents from 10 to 15 years old are advised to take half the therapeutic dose for adults.
With impaired renal function
Gastracid is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment.
Drug interactions
The drug can adsorb some drugs, as a result of which their absorption is reduced. Gastracid slows down and reduces the absorption of the following drugs: quinolones (norfloxacin, ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, grepafloxacin, enoxacin, etc.), iron and lithium preparations, beta-blockers, tetracycline antibiotics, H 2 -histamine receptor blockers, bile cholic acid), barbiturates, indirect anticoagulants, salicylates, phenytoin, isoniazid, digoxin, pivampicillin, dipyridamole, mexiletine, quinidine, penicillamine, cefpodoxime, fexofenadine, chlorpromazine, rifampicin, lifansoprazal, indocinetabrazol.
M-anticholinergics slow down gastric emptying, which increases and lengthens the action of Gastracid.
With the simultaneous use of drugs in the form of enteric-coated tablets, an accelerated violation of the membrane is possible due to increased alkalinity of gastric juice, irritation of the stomach and duodenum 12.
Analogs
Analogues of Gastracid are: Maalox, Ajiflux, Alumag, Rennie, Rutacid, Almagel, Gastal, Riofast, Fosfalugel, Gaviscon Forte, etc.
Terms and conditions of storage
Keep out of reach of children at temperatures up to 25 ° C.
The shelf life is 3 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Gastracide
Reviews of Gastracide are quite numerous. Patients consider it a rather effective remedy for diseases of the digestive system, which allows them to get rid of heartburn and pain in the stomach area, and also well eliminates discomfort in the upper gastrointestinal tract. Many patients who take chewable tablets for a long period of time (1 year or more) note the pleasant mint taste of Gastracid and the fact that the tablets dissolve well. The drug usually lasts for at least half a day.
Price for Gastracid in pharmacies
The approximate price for Gastracid (chewable tablets) in pharmacy chains is 92-146 rubles. per pack of 12 tablets or 134-199 rubles. per pack of 20 tablets.
Gastracid: prices in online pharmacies
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Gastracid chewable tablets, square shape 12 pcs. 110 RUB Buy |
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Gastracid tablets 12 pcs. 120 RUB Buy |
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Gastracid chewable tablets 20 pcs. 132 RUB Buy |
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Gastracid tablets are chewable. 20 pcs. 182 r Buy |
Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author
Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
