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Gastrogel is often indicated in the treatment of peptic ulcers. Depending on the health and condition of the disease, the way to use as well as the dose of each Gastrogel drug will be different.
1. Uses of the drug Gastrogel
Currently, there are 2 types of Gastrogel drugs on the market:
Gastrogel pills manufactured by Pharmedic Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company - Vietnam; Gastrogel liquid is Gastrogel antacid manufactured by Aspen Pharma - Australia. Gastrogel chewable tablets contain the following ingredients:
Fine powder of Ochik bone; Bone jelly powder; Refined alum fine powder; High licorice. The ingredients have the effect of helping to nourish, heal ulcers, anti-inflammatory, relieve pain.
The main ingredient of Gastrogel liquid is Aluminum Hydroxide. This active ingredient is used in the treatment, control, prevention and improvement of stomach diseases such as heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Gastrogel tablets are indicated in the following cases:
Gastric ulcers; Duodenal; Excessive secretion of stomach acid. Liquid Gastrogel is indicated in the following cases:
Ợ sourness, heartburn, flatulence; Stomach pain; Peptic ulcer disease ; Make eating more appetizing. Gastrogel tablets are contraindicated in the following cases:
People who are sensitive to any of the ingredients of the drug; People with kidney failure ; People with kidney stones; People with liver failure ; Patients with peptic ulcer disease. Liquid Gastrogel is contraindicated in the following subjects:
People who are allergic or hypersensitive to any ingredient of the drug People who have ever had an allergic reaction to Aluminum Hydroxide
2. Dosage and usage of Gastrogel
Gastrogel tablets are used orally, should chew the tablet before swallowing, then dessert with filtered water, you should take Gastrogel after a meal for the drug to work best.
Dosage of Gastrogel tablets as follows: 2 tablets / time x 3 times / day.
Gastrogel water form is used directly with filtered water, do not use with other types of water unless prescribed by a qualified doctor.
The usual dose of Gastrogel in liquid form is 10 - 20 ml for each use, take the medicine 30 minutes before meals or before going to bed.
For infants, children and pregnant or lactating women, consult a medical professional before use.
3. Gastrogel side effects
When using Gastrogel tablets, you may experience some side effects such as:
Nausea; Dry mouth ; Constipation. When you encounter these side effects, you can handle them by increasing your intake of filtered water and eating foods high in fiber.
Side effects of water-based Gastrogel you may experience when using include:
Dehydration; Stomach bleeding ; Fast heart beat; Hypertension; Frequent urination or difficulty urinating, urinary frequency; Fatigue, loss of consciousness, loss of control of limbs. During the use of the drug, if you experience any side effects, notify your doctor immediately for timely treatment.
4. Gastrogel drug interactions
Some drugs and active ingredients that can interact with Gastrogel liquid include:
Ascorbic acid; Bisphosphonate derivatives; Cephalosporins; Citrate; Corticosteroids ; Imidazole antifungal drug. In general, both forms of Gastrogel are indicated in the treatment of peptic ulcers. The drug can cause certain side effects. Therefore, you need to use it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
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