Almagel susp 10ml #10

The active component that is part of Almagel - aluminum hydroxide - became the basis for the production of a number of antacid preparations.

Composition and form of release

The following types of suspensions are distinguished depending on the composition:
    Almagel - contains only the main components (aluminum and magnesium hydroxide);
    Almagel A - along with active active substances contains benzocaine (anesthetic);
    Almagel Neo - contains an additional component simethicone, eliminating gases.
Clinical and pharmacological group: antacid preparation.

What helps Almagel?

As a rule, Almagel is used for the following diseases associated with high acidity:
    Flatulence;
    Esophagitis;
    Enteritis, duodenitis;
    Foodborne toxicity infections;
    Hernia;
    Gastritis acute with high acidity;
    Gastric ulcer, exacerbation of duodenal ulcer;
    Pain, discomfort that occurs in the gastric region due to dietary disorders, with the abuse of alcohol, nicotine, coffee, as well as drugs.
The drug is also used for prophylactic purposes as a prevention of the development of ulcerative lesions when using anti-inflammatory non-steroidal substances and glucocorticosteroids.

pharmachologic effect

Almagel is an antacid drug. Its action is based on local long-term neutralization of the constantly forming gastric juice. According to the instructions, Almagel reduces the content of hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice to the optimal norm. The product has a local anesthetic effect.
    The drug produces a slight laxative effect, is a choleretic agent. Aluminum hydroxide, which is part of the Almagel as one of the active components, inhibits the secretion of pepsin. Having come into contact with hydrochloric acid, it neutralizes it by the formation of aluminum chloride.
The effectiveness of this drug is also due to its specific gel-based consistency, which allows Almagel to be evenly distributed over the gastric mucosa, thereby providing a more lasting effect. The effect of taking the drug begins 3-5 minutes after a single dose, and its duration is approximately 70 minutes.

Instructions for use

According to the instructions for use, each time before use, the bottle with Almagel must be thoroughly shaken.
    Adults and children over 15 years of age are prescribed 5-10 ml (1-2 scoops) 3-4 times / day. If necessary, a single dose can be increased to 15 ml (3 scoops). Children aged 10 to 15 years are prescribed in a dose equal to half the dose for adults. After achieving a therapeutic effect, the daily dose is reduced to 5 ml (1 measured spoon) 3-4 times / day for 15-20 days.
    For prevention, it is recommended to take 5-15 ml 15 minutes before taking drugs with an irritating effect.
It is not recommended to take fluids within 15 minutes after taking the drug.

Contraindications

It is recommended to abandon the use of Almagel in the presence of hypersensitivity to its components, with severe impaired renal function, Alzheimer's disease, as well as if the patient is less than 1 month old.

Side effects

After taking all types of Almagel, the following side effects may occur:
    Nausea, vomiting.
    Stomach cramps.
    Distortion of taste.
    Pain in the epigastric region.
    Constipation.
    Drowsiness.
The maximum doses of the drug in combination with the lack of phosphorus intake from food cause manifestations of phosphorus deficiency, increased excretion of calcium in the urine and the development of osteomalacia.

Pregnancy and lactation

There are no clinical data on the use of Almagel in pregnant women and during breastfeeding. The drug is not recommended in this case, but if the intended benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus, Almagel should be used under medical supervision for no more than 5-6 days.
Experimental animal studies have shown no teratogenic potential or other undesirable effects on the embryo and / or fetus.

Reviews

Eve
The tool is excellent. Now only lazy people do not suffer from heartburn. You yourself know what products, no, no, and give in to temptation, you gobble up some terribly tasty, but at the same time terribly harmful thing. And here comes the turn of the almagel. We have it in the medicine cabinet all the time, the family is big enough, so we use it one at a time. By the way, it’s good for children too - they just succumb most often to all temptations, you have to save the unreasonable.
Elmira
In my opinion, drugs of the Almagel series made a splash in the treatment of peptic ulcer. The almost complete absence of side effects, as well as the direct effect on gastric juice - the main pathogenetic factor of peptic ulcer and gastritis, make this drug a very useful tool. And the applicable price for my patients is that people don’t complain.

Terms of sell

You don't need a prescription to buy Almagel.