Gastal: instructions for use

The active substance of the drug "Gastal" instructions for use calls aluminum hydroxide-magnesium. It belongs to the pharmacological category of antacid agents.

The drug is available in the form of rounded white tablets. One tablet of gastal contains 450 milligrams of aluminum hydroxide-magnesium carbonate and 300 mg of magnesium hydroxide. As an auxiliary component, the agent contains mannitol, lactose, corn starch, talc, aroma-pipermint. The form of release - blisters with the number of tablets from four to ten, packed in boxes of cardboard. In some cases, the drug is released as a suspension with a taste of berries, then a certain amount of flavor is added to the formulation.

The drug is allowed to be over-the-counter in the pharmacy chain.

The drug "Gastal" instructions for use describes the following.

The pharmacological action of this combination drug is based on its ability to reduce the increased acidity, and also to effectively eliminate all sorts of dyspeptic disorders. The chemical action of substances in its composition, provides for the neutralization of excess hydrochloric acid, located in the gastrointestinal tract and determines the increase in acidity.

Gastal, whose tablets contain a balanced combination of the two active substances, has a long period of action with a rapid onset of the therapeutic effect.

The pharmacokinetic properties of the preparation are characterized by the ability of the substances that make up its composition to not be absorbed, which, in fact, ensures a long-term effect of the drug during a single ingestion.

Indications for which the administration of the drug "Gastal" is recommended, the instruction for use indicates the following.

The agent is indicated for acute gastritis, as well as chronic form, which is characterized by increased secretory activity of the stomach in the event of an exacerbation.

Effective drug and with acute duodenitis, as well as in cases of exacerbation of gastric and duodenal ulcers.

The drug is often used as a preventive medicine in the event of erosion in the gastrointestinal tract - its upper parts and mucous membrane, reflux-esophagitis, as well as in cases of epigastric pains until the diagnosis is established by the doctor (if there were earlier indications for taking medication when Similar phenomena).

Dosage regimen of the drug "Gastal" instructions for use establishes the following. In the form of tablets, adults are usually given a reception in the amount of 1-2 pieces from four to six times a day. In this case, the maximum amount should not exceed 8 tablets. The duration of the drug at this intensity is no more than two weeks.

In the form of suspension, one package is prescribed no more than four times a day.

Gastal, whose use by children has a number of characteristics, is prescribed to them, as a rule, in half doses compared to adults. This rule should be observed if the child's age is from 6 to 12 years. Tablets at reception are recommended to resolve, and the suspension can not be diluted. If children have difficulty with the use of the suspension, it can be taken with milk or water. In all cases, the most favorable is the taking of the drug one hour after a meal.

There are no special side effects when taking the drug, rarely allergic reactions occur.

In severe forms of renal dysfunction, Alzheimer's disease should not be taken. It is recommended that the use of the drug be taken with great care during pregnancy.

If the medicine is prescribed for prolonged use, then it is necessary to provide the necessary supply of the body with phosphorus.

In case of overdoses, cases of diarrhea and nausea are noted, and at high doses hypophosphatemia, muscle weakness, fatigue can be observed.

Store the medicine in a dry place. Storage temperature should not exceed 25 ° C.