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The article was written by Pharmacist Nguyen Huy Khiem - Clinical Pharmacist, Faculty of Pharmacy - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.Phosphalugel® is an antacid drug that is used quite commonly to help improve and relieve symptoms including pain and burning caused by acid in diseases of the stomach - duodenum or reflux. gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The drug is used without a doctor's prescription, can be bought easily at pharmacies, however, in order to achieve good and safe treatment effects, patients when using Phosphalugel® products may note one of the following: information below.
1. Why is the drug effective on patients with peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease?
Peptic ulcer disease occurs when there is an imbalance between mucosal protective factors (mucous membrane deficiency, erosion) and attacking factors (increased secretion of gastric acid, bacteria, etc.) HP bacteria, ...) causes damage to the mucosa and layers below the stomach - intestines wall.
The excess of gastric acid also makes the reflux of gastric juice to the esophagus often recur, gradually causing damage to the mucosa in the above organs, leading to heartburn or burning symptoms. patient's chest pain.
The active ingredient of Phosphalugel® is colloidal aluminum phosphate. After drinking, aluminum phosphate salts (alkaline) will react neutrally with gastric acid, helping gastric juice to have a pH closer to neutral, thus soothing pain and discomfort at different sites. mucosal damage in the gastrointestinal tract.
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2. Dosage – Time to take the drug
Dosage: take 1-2 packs/time; Maximum dose is not more than 6 sachets/day.
Time to take the drug:
+ Should take the drug as soon as you appear symptoms of pain and discomfort in the stomach. + Phosphalugel® may affect the absorption of other medicines that the patient is taking; This is because Phosphalugel® alters the pH of gastric juice, or can form insoluble complexes with other concomitant medications. Therefore, the time of using other drugs should be at least 2 hours away from the time of using Phosphalugel® .
3. In which patients should Phosphalugel® be used with caution?
Patients with severe renal failure: increased risk of aluminum overload in the body due to reduced ability to eliminate the amount of drug absorbed after use. Pregnant women, lactating women: There is not enough information about the risk of using this drug in this population. The drug can cause constipation. Drug overdose can even cause bowel obstruction. Customers can directly go to Vinmec health system nationwide to visit or contact the hotline here for support.
