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Aluphos is a stomach antacid that is used for the quick relief of upset stomach symptoms. The drug is not absorbed directly from the gastrointestinal tract, but the drug has a local effect after oral administration.1. What is Aluphos?
Aluphos has the main ingredient Aluminum phosphate gel 20% 12.38 grams. Preparation of suspension for direct oral administration
Aluminum Phosphate gel is used as an antacid effect on gastric juice. Aluminum Phosphate reduces excess acid present in gastric juice, this gel form creates a protective, almost mucoid film that covers a large area of the gastrointestinal mucosa. Aluminum Phosphate protective film disperses finely and helps to quickly heal inflammation and ulcers, protects the gastric mucosa against external influences, making the patient comfortable right after taking it.
2. Uses of Aluphos
Thanks to the antacid effect, Aluphos is indicated for use in the following cases:
Esophagitis, acute and chronic gastritis; Gastro-duodenal ulcer, stomach irritation; The syndromes of excess acid cause symptoms such as burning, heartburn, and excessive acid secretion as in pregnancy; Disorders of the stomach caused by using drugs, by the wrong diet or after using too much nicotine, coffee, candy, or spicy foods. Complications of diaphragmatic hernia, inflammatory bowel disease or Crohn's disease.
3. Dosage and how to use Aluphos
How to use: Drink directly the oral suspension, drink at the time between meals or when feeling uncomfortable in the abdomen.
Dosage: 1 to 2 sachets each time.
4. Notes when using Aluphos
Do not use Aluphos if you are sensitive to any of its ingredients. Use caution if taking the drug in high doses and for a long time in people with renal failure.
The drug usually causes less side effects, when taking the drug, constipation has been reported.
Use in pregnant women: This drug is considered safe but should be avoided in high doses for a long time.
Lactation: Although a small amount of aluminum is excreted in breast milk after administration, the concentration is not sufficient to cause harm to the nursing infant. However, still use caution.
5. Aluphos drug interactions
Antacids can interact with many drugs taken orally, so care should be taken when taking them at the same time. Drugs may increase or decrease the rate and extent of absorption of other drugs taken concurrently by altering the time of gastrointestinal transit or by complexing interactions. Therefore, it is usually necessary to take other drugs 1-2 hours before or after aluminum phosphate administration.
Reduces absorption of drugs such as: Digoxin, indomethacin, iron salts, isoniazid, clodiazepoxid, naproxen. Increases absorption of drugs such as: Dicumarol, pseudoephedrine, diazepam. Increased urine pH after oral administration, should reduce the elimination of drugs that are weak bases (amphetamine, quinidine), increase the elimination of drugs of a weak acid nature (aspirin). Above is the information about the uses and a few things to keep in mind when using Aluphos. If you have any questions, ask your pharmacist or doctor directly.
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