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Lahm oral suspension has the main ingredients including Aluminum oxide, Magnesium hydroxide and Simethicone. Lahm is used to relieve symptoms such as heartburn, esophagitis, and stomach ulcers.
1. What is Lahm?
Lahm drug is prepared in the form of oral suspension, package preparations, inside contains a white suspension, milk-like, fragrant, sweet. Lahm oral suspension is made up of 3 main ingredients: aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide and simethicone with sufficient content.
Aluminum hydroxide, also known as Aluminum hydroxide, is found in nature and works to increase the pH in the stomach to resist acid. Taking aluminum hydroxide on an empty stomach can help the drug pass through an empty stomach and quickly improve stomach acid excess. Aluminum hydroxide is also thought to reduce blood phosphate levels in people with kidney disease.
2. Uses of Lahm oral suspension
With 3 active ingredients: aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide and simethicone, Lahm oral suspension has all the pharmacological effects of these three substances.
Aluminum hydroxide: Has anti-acid properties in the stomach, so the ability to neutralize stomach acid is slower than the effect of magnesium and calcium groups. In particular, for people with peptic ulcer disease, Lahm oral suspension can inhibit the proteolytic effect of pepsin. The bioavailability of Lahm oral suspension is maximized when taken on an empty stomach or on an empty stomach. Magnesium hydroxide: Similar to aluminum hydroxide, it is also resistant and neutralizes stomach acid with a faster time. In addition, this drug also acts as an osmotic drug to help laxatives, leading water in to stimulate bowel secretion. Therefore, it is very good to improve long-term constipation. Simethicone: Has the effect of breaking the air bubbles in the intestine, so this drug has a very good use in the treatment of digestive disorders, flatulence, bloating, discomfort in the stomach - intestines. Lahm oral suspension is indicated in the treatment of a number of cases:
hot, flatulence; Symptomatic treatment of peptic ulcer disease; Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux syndrome ; Treatment of esophagitis. Some other indications and uses of Lahm oral suspension may not be mentioned in this article. Therefore, if you need to find out more information, please consult your treating doctor.
3. Usage and dosage of Lahm
Read the manufacturer's instructions carefully before using Lahm oral suspension.
How to use Lahm oral suspension:
Drink Lahm oral suspension between or after meals and at night before going to bed; Shake the oral suspension well for better and easier absorption of the drug; Lahm oral suspension works best when used alone without the interference of other liquids. If you find it difficult to use the medicine in suspension, you can put it in the refrigerator to improve the taste. However, you should not put Lahm oral suspension in the freezer; Do not stop using Lahm oral suspension without consulting your healthcare professional. Abrupt discontinuation of the drug may cause the drug to lose its therapeutic effect. The usual dose of Lahm is as follows::
Adults: 1 pack of medicine / time and take 4 times a day; Children: 1/2 sachet / time and take 4 times a day. In case you miss a dose of Lahm oral suspension:
It is best to use Lahm oral suspension on time and at the dose prescribed by your doctor. Taking the medicine on time will ensure the best effect and effect of the drug; If you forget a dose, use Lahm oral suspension as soon as you remember. However, in case the interval between taking the medicine is too close to the next dose, you should skip the missed dose and take the medicine exactly as prescribed; Never use a double dose of Lahm oral suspension to make up for the missed portion. In case of overdose:
Normally, when taking more than one dose of Lahm oral suspension, it will not affect the health and life of the user much; In case you use Lahm oral suspension and have symptoms of anaphylaxis, call 911 immediately. Family members need to bring Lahm prescription, vial, box, shell, label of medicine that the patient has used.
4. Undesirable effects of the drug Lahm
Undesirable side effects of Lahm oral suspension include:
Increased serum magnesium concentration if the drug is used in high doses and for a long time; Depletion or loss of phosphate if treated with high doses for a long time. This is not a list of all the side effects of Lahm oral suspension. Therefore, you need to inform the treating doctor about the unwanted side effects encountered during the use of Lahm.
5. Drug interactions Lahm
Drug interactions Lahm oral suspension may change the properties and effects of the drug. Therefore, it is necessary to inform your doctor about the list of medicines that you are taking. This list includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, dietary supplements or supplements.
It is not recommended to combine Lahm oral suspension with:
With the Quinidine group: Due to the increase in blood levels of Quinidine and the risk of overdose; Caution when combined with antihistamines H2, Atenolol, Chloroquin, Cyclin, Diflunisal, Digoxin, Tetracycline, Diphosphonate, Ethambutol, Fluoroquinolone, Penicillamin, Propranolol, iron salts can reduce absorption from the gastrointestinal tract; Use intermittently with the above drugs (over 2 hours and more than 4 hours for Fluoroquinolones). Note when combining Lahm oral suspension:
Salicylate derivatives: Increased renal excretion of salicylates caused by urine control; Lactitol: Causes reduced acidity of stools. Do not combine in case of hepatic encephalopathy.
6. Some notes when using Lahm
Lahm oral suspension is contraindicated in the following cases:
Hypersensitivity or sensitivity to one of the drug's ingredients; People with severe kidney disease; People with alkalosis, elevated blood magnesium, hypophosphataemia. The following people should not use Lahm oral suspension or discuss the risks and benefits of taking it with their doctor.
People with diabetes ; People on chronic peritoneal dialysis (at risk of encephalopathy due to aluminum accumulation); Pregnant women should not use Lahm oral suspension, unless directed by the treating doctor after weighing the benefits and risks of taking the drug. If you are pregnant while using the drug, please inform your doctor for timely handling; It has not been reported whether Lahm oral suspension passes into breast milk. However, women who are breastfeeding should be cautious when using the drug; The elderly may be sensitive to the components of Lahm oral suspension. Therefore, the treating doctor will consider the dosage of the drug when prescribing the drug for this subject. How to store Lahm oral suspension:
Read carefully the storage instructions of Lahm oral suspension in the manufacturer's leaflet. Store the medicine at room temperature (20 to 25 degrees Celsius), avoid high temperature and direct light; Keep Lahm oral suspension out of the reach of children and pets. Do not store the medicine in a place with high humidity, especially the bathroom or refrigerator; Lahm oral suspension has expired or is no longer needed, please dispose of it according to regulations. Do not dispose of medication in toilet bowls or sinks and drains, unless you are specifically instructed to do so; Do not give your medicine to others, even if you know they have similar symptoms. In short, Lahm's use is to relieve symptoms such as heartburn, esophagitis and stomach ulcers. You need to use the medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor to promote the effectiveness of treatment and ensure safety for health.
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