Gastal: indications for use

Often used drug for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases is "Gastal". The composition of this preparation includes, as an active basic substance , aluminum hydroxide in combination with a magnesium carbonate on a gel basis. As auxiliary tablets "Gastal" include sodium cyclomate, mannitol, magnesium stearate, lactose, talcum, aroma-pipermint and others. The drug is produced by manufacturers in the form of tablets for resorption.

The pharmacological properties of Gastal are that this combined antacid drug is capable of neutralizing hydrochloric acid in the digestive tract. This action leads to a decrease in the activity of gastric juice and thereby contributes to the overcoming of dyspeptic disorders. The drug, due to the fact that it contains two active substances, provides a quick and stable action, the duration of which is two hours. In addition, Gastal provides enveloping of the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract, reducing the effect of various damaging factors on them. The medicine is not a source of secondary hypersecretion.

Such properties provide a very wide range of dysfunctions of the gastrointestinal tract, in the treatment of which "Gastal" is used.

Indications for the use of the drug include diseases such as acute gastritis and gastritis of a chronic type in the period of exacerbation, gastrointestinal ulcers, reflux esophagitis. It is also used in the treatment of hernia of the esophageal opening.

In accordance with what is available for the drug "Gastal" indications for use, the instruction determines the mode of administration of the drug. The drug is used for internal reception, its dosage form is such that the tablet should not be swallowed whole when taken, but must gradually dissolve. For adult patients, the drug "Gastal" indications for use recommend such a regimen. In a day should use the drug three to five times two tablets. In this case, it is recommended to take the medicine approximately one hour after eating and immediately before going to bed. The total dose for such a reception should not exceed eight tablets, and the period of application of the drug should last no more than fourteen days.

When taking Gastal, the indications for use may cause a need for correction of the regimen, this should be done only according to the doctor's prescription. The above dosage and regimen of the drug are also relevant when the drug is used to eliminate heartburn. For children from the age of six to twelve years, it is recommended to establish a half dose of the drug "Gastal".

Before taking "Gastal", it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the list of side effects that occur when taking. So, the instruction on the use of the medication indicates that diarrhea, constipation, and extremely allergic manifestations are extremely rare.

Gastal is not recommended for patients who are diagnosed with renal dysfunction, there is an increased sensitivity to the components of the drug. The instruction specifies in the list of contraindications Alzheimer's disease.

Do not take the medicine during pregnancy and in childhood to six years.

Quite often, Gastal is prescribed as part of complex therapy or for preventive purposes, so it is necessary to carefully read how its components interact with other drugs. This information is described in sufficient detail in the instructions for use of the drug.

Particular attention should be paid to the fact that the instruction does not recommend taking long-term medication for those patients who have reduced weight, during breastfeeding and patients who have diabetes mellitus.

Although no symptoms of overdose have been noted, it should be taken into account that when taking medication in doses greater than indicated in the instruction, it is possible to increase side effects.