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Almacone is indicated in the treatment of excess stomach acid to help relieve symptoms of heartburn and indigestion. However, Almacone drug can cause some unwanted side effects such as dizziness, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting... Therefore, before using Almacone, patients should learn carefully. Be careful and consult your doctor for effective treatment.1. Uses of the drug Almacone
What is Almacone? The drug Almacone has ingredients including hydroxide, simethicone. The drug is used in indications to treat excess acid in the stomach such as diseases related to gastroesophageal reflux disease, treatment of heartburn and treatment of indigestion. The ingredient Simethicone can help treat indigestion due to the destruction of gas bubbles in the digestive tract. Aluminum and magnesium hydroxide antacids work to reduce the symptoms of excess acid in the body. Almacone in liquid form will work better than tablets.
Almacone drug only works to help neutralize the excessive amount of acid in the stomach at the time of taking the drug, but it will not work to prevent production and secretion in the stomach. Therefore, Almacone can be taken alone or in combination with an acid-reducing drug such as a histamine H2-receptor blocker or a proton-pump inhibitor.
If the patient arbitrarily buys Almacone medicine to treat heartburn or indigestion, it is necessary to read carefully the instructions for use before use.
2. How to use Almacone
Almacone is indicated for oral use and is usually taken after meals or at bedtime. Patients should follow the instructions for use of the drug and the prescription of the doctor. If the patient uses Almacone in the form of chewable tablets, it is necessary to chew thoroughly before swallowing and drink a glass of water, preferably 240ml.Almacone drug used in liquid form, before use, the patient should shake the head of the medicine bottle each time. Besides, it is necessary to measure the liquid drug with a specialized spoon. In addition, the drug Almacone can be used in solution form as cooling the solution mixture can help improve the taste, should not be kept in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator, Almacone drug mixture is most effective when used without with water. However, Almacone can also be mixed with a little water to make it easier to swallow.
Almacone drug may affect other drugs such as quinolone antibiotics, tetracyclines and reduce the absorption of the drug. If using Almacone for longer than a week and the symptoms of the disease still do not improve or may even get worse, the patient should be taken to a medical facility immediately for timely support.
3. Undesirable side effects of Almacone
The drug may cause side effects such as nausea, constipation, diarrhea or headache. To reduce the risk of constipation, people can drink more water and exercise regularly.
In the case of stomach acid drugs containing aluminum, it can bind with phosphate h - a substance in the intestinal tract that has the effect of lowering phosphate in the body, especially when using Almacone in high doses. This condition is recognized by signs such as loss of appetite, fatigue, muscle weakness...
In some cases, patients may experience more serious unwanted side effects such as: dizziness, fainting. fainting, black or tarry stools, trouble breathing, or slow breathing, shallow breathing, slow heart rate, mood swings, deep sleep...
Serious conditions with Almacone are rare. However, if the patient has signs such as rash, itching, swelling in some parts of the body, it is necessary to consult a doctor immediately.
How to help prevent side effects of Almacone:
Before using Almacone, if you have an allergy to aluminum hydroxide or magnesium hydroxide or any other allergy, you should consult your doctor. People with frequent alcohol use or severe dehydration or kidney problems, including kidney stones, should consult their doctor before using Almacone. function to treat gastroesophageal reflux, so it may contain aspartame. Therefore, for patients with phenylketonuria or other medical conditions that need to limit aspartame consumption, it is necessary to consult a doctor before use. Almacone medicine may contain sugar, so people with diabetes need to inform their doctor to be safe to use. Almacone drug interactions: Before using Almacone, the patient should provide information to the doctor about the over-the-counter drugs, prescription or herbal drugs, functional foods ... that have been used. before that so that the doctor can prescribe the appropriate use of Almacone. Because antacids can interfere with the absorption of many drugs, to ensure efficacy, patients should be tested before prescribing concurrent use of medications.
Some notes on effective use of Almacone:
Change your lifestyle, reduce stress, stop smoking and limit alcohol use, follow a healthy diet to increase the effectiveness of its effects. of drugs. In case the patient accidentally overdoses on Almacone medicine than prescribed and shows some signs of unwanted side effects, it is necessary to take the patient to the nearest medical facility for assistance. timely medical care, helping patients overcome dangerous conditions. If a patient misses a dose of Almacone while taking Almacone, the missed dose can be used as soon as he remembers. However, if the interval between the missed dose of Almacone and the next dose is close, the patient can skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Patients should also note that it is not recommended to double the dose of Almacone, because it may cause drug overdose and unwanted side effects that affect the patient's current health. Store Almacone medicine away from light and moisture. Almacone is indicated in the treatment of excess stomach acid to help relieve symptoms of heartburn and indigestion. However, Almacone can cause some unwanted side effects. Therefore, before using Almacone, patients should carefully study and consult a doctor to achieve effective treatment.
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