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Gastrodic is a gastrointestinal medicine sold at many drugstores nationwide. Let's learn more about the effects and dosage when using Gastrodic.
1. What is Gastrodic medicine?
Gastrodic - belongs to the group of drugs for the gastrointestinal tract. Gastrodic drugs are manufactured by Ha Tay Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company - VIETNAM, under registration number VNB -2521 – 04.
Gastrodic has the main ingredients:
Magnesium trisilicate; Aluminum hydroxide; Glucose; Menthol. Gastrodic is prepared in powder form for oral administration. Each box has 30 packs x 2.5g/pack. The box is rectangular in shape, golden brown, with the stomach symbol on the outside of the box.
2. Gastrodic uses
In Gastrodic medicine, the main ingredients include Magnesium and Aluminum hydroxide.
Magnesium – the active ingredient in Gastrodic is a cation that is abundant in the intracellular space. This active substance has the ability to reduce neuronal excitability and neurone-muscle conduction. In addition, magnesium sulfate is also used as a laxative.
Active ingredient Aluminum hydroxide – found in Gastrodic is an antacid. This active ingredient dissolves slowly in the stomach, reacts with hydrochloric acid in the stomach to form aluminum chloride and water. Some of this aluminum chloride is absorbed and eliminated by the kidneys in healthy subjects. In the small intestine, the active ingredient aluminum chloride is converted into an insoluble alkaline aluminum salt, poorly absorbed. Aluminum in antacids, when combined with ingested phosphate, forms insoluble aluminum phosphate in the intestines, excreted in the feces.
Aluminum hydroxide - found in Gastrodic drugs, has the effect of increasing pH in gastric juice more slowly than potassium and magnesium antacids. Therefore, when used can neutralize acids. The increased pH in gastric juice caused by antacids inhibits the proteolytic effect of pepsin, which is important in gastric ulcers.
Drugs absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, excreted in the urine.
3. Indications for the drug Gastrodic
The effect of Gastrodic drugs is to treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Accordingly, Gastrodic is indicated for the following cases:
Abdominal distention; Flatulence; Undigested; Belching; In addition, the drug Gastrodic also supports in the pathology of gastric ulcer, duodenal ...
4. Contraindications Gastrodic
Do not use Gastrodic drugs for the following subjects:
Hypersensitivity, allergy to the components contained in Gastrodic; Gastrointestinal bleeding ; High blood pressure The target group is contraindicated to not use Gastrodic to ensure safety.
5. Dosage – how to take Gastrodic
Gastrodic to be taken before eating as directed. Because the medicine is in powder form, you can mix it with white water and drink it directly.
Dosage of Gastrodic drug according to the manufacturer's recommendations is to use 3 times / day 1 -2 packs per time for adults. For children, the dose of Gastrodic is 2-3 times/day, 1 pack each time.
In addition, the dose of Gastrodic medicine can be according to the instructions of the doctor.
6. Gastrodic cautions and warnings
The manufacturer gives some warnings when using Gastrodic including:
Pregnant women, nursing mothers when taking Gastrodic must have a doctor's prescription; If you have a history of allergy to the ingredients of Gastrodic, do not use it; Inform your doctor/pharmacist of the drugs you are taking when prescribed Gastrodic. These precautions and warnings are in place to ensure the safe use of Gastrodic.
7. Gastrodic side effects
When using Gastrodic, you may also experience some side effects:
Itching; Medal; Allergy; Diarrhea; Headache; Stomachache; Dizzy; Headache; The severity of side effects when taking Gastrodic can depend on the individual body. Please inform your doctor about the side effects of Gastrodic medicine for further advice.
Currently, there is no specific document on interaction using Gastrodic. However, when taking Gastrodic drugs, tell your doctor about the drugs you take to be warned.
8. Gastrodic overdose and treatment
As recommended, if you miss a dose of Gastrodic, you can take it right after 1-2 hours after forgetting. If it is almost time for the next dose to be skipped, do not take a double dose of Gastrodic.
If Gastrodic overdose, it is necessary to notify medical staff for appropriate treatment according to the level.
9. In case of discontinuation of Gastrodic
The effect of Gastrodic medicine is to treat diseases of the digestive tract as indicated. However, if you take Gastrodic for 1 week there is no improvement. Even the disease tends to be more severe. At this point, stop taking Gastrodic. Then contact your doctor/pharmacist for further advice on the appropriate method or medication.
Thus, the above information has answered you questions about the effects of Gastrodic medicine, how to use, dosage and safety information when using Gastrodic medicine. If you have any other concerns, please consult your healthcare professional.
