How to take stomach acid antacids?

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1. Medicines containing magnesium are anti-stomach acid drugs

The group of gastric antacids containing magnesium is used in cases of increased acid secretion in the stomach with symptoms such as bloating, indigestion, abdominal pain, heartburn, heartburn, ... in people with ulcers. or without peptic ulcer or the patient has gastroesophageal reflux disease. When using the drug, the patient may experience some unwanted effects such as nausea, vomiting, bitter taste in the mouth, diarrhea, abdominal stiffness,...
Do not use magnesium-containing drugs for young children, especially those Children with kidney failure and dehydration, people who are sensitive to the drug, patients with severe kidney failure,... Because magnesium-containing drugs have adverse interactions with some therapeutic drugs such as timdigoxin, tetracycline antibiotics, pain relievers. , isoniazid anti-tuberculosis drugs, iron salts, benzodiazepines,... will be reduced absorption when used with antacids.

2. Medicines containing aluminum

Aluminum hydroxide has a neutralizing effect on weak acids, so it does not cause a reaction to increase acid secretion. In the intestine, aluminum combines with phosphate from food and forms insoluble aluminum phosphate, almost insoluble, excreted in the feces and does not cause blood base. Because phosphate is eliminated, the body will have to mobilize phosphate from the bones, so it is easy to cause osteomalacia. Therefore, when using the drug, it is necessary to eat a diet rich in protein and phosphate.
When using aluminum-containing drugs, patients will have nausea, acrid mouth, constipation, hard abdomen, white stools, hypophosphatemia. Risk of osteomalacia with low phosphate diet or long-term treatment. Increased aluminum in the blood can lead to encephalopathy, microcytic anemia, and dementia. Do not use aluminum-containing drugs for people with hypophosphataemia, hypersensitivity to the drug's components, young children, porphyria, undiagnosed rectal or gastrointestinal bleeding, appendicitis.

3. A combination of magnesium and aluminum

When used alone, magnesium-containing antacids can cause diarrhea and aluminum-containing medicines can cause constipation. Antacids containing both aluminum and magnesium salts can reduce this undesirable effect on the intestines of the two drugs, overcoming the disadvantage when used alone. In people with normal kidney function and low risk of aluminum and magnesium accumulation.

4. Notes when using antacids

Stomach antacids are best used after meals about 1-3 hours and before going to bed. Usually take 3-4 times a day and should not be taken right before or right after a meal. Anti-secretory drugs are prepared in many different forms such as mixtures, nuggets, gels, and powders. If it is a tablet, chew it before drinking water. Liquid preparations are more effective than solids, but the effects are shorter.
Due to the increase in gastric pH, gastric antacids affect the absorption of many other drugs, so the use of gastric antacids must be separated from other drugs by at least 2 hours. Some preparations combine antacids with simeticon to reduce bloating or relieve hiccups when used.
In addition to using drugs according to the treatment regimen of the doctor, to increase the effectiveness of the treatment of gastric acid hypersecretion, the patient should have a reasonable working, living and resting regimen. Avoid thinking too much, stress, anxiety, stress or overwork, ... have a nutritious diet, avoid eating too full or eating until hungry, do not use stimulants that increase acid secretion stomach such as alcohol, hot spicy food, tobacco,...
In short, stomach antacids have the effect of neutralizing acid in the gastric juice and creating favorable conditions for mucosal regeneration. However, if the drug is not used correctly, it will reduce the effectiveness and bring no effective treatment. Therefore, before using the drug, consult your doctor for advice on how to use and have an appropriate treatment regimen.

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