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What is Almagate medicine, what disease is it, how to use it... all information about Almagate medicine will be fully informed shortly for patients as well as doctors who prescribe treatment.
1. Indications and contraindications Almagate 500mg
Almagate medicine 500mg has antacid effect and improves diseases in the digestive tract. Almagate is indicated in the treatment of gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, gastritis, diseases caused by increased acid secretion (heartburn, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, belching). , esophageal reflux disease.
Almagate drug is contraindicated in the following patients:
Patients with hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the drug Patients with severe renal impairment (risk of hypermagnesaemia) Children (risk of hypermagnesaemia and toxicity) aluminum, especially in dehydrated children or children with kidney failure) Patients with hypophosphataemia
2. Dosage and how to use Almagate 500
Adults: take 1g- 1.5g / time x 3-4 times / day, drink 1-2 hours after eating and before going to bed.
Children (6 - 12 years old): Use half the dose for adults
For children under 6 years old, there has not been research and proven appropriate dosage. Parents need to consult their doctor when giving Almagate to their child.
For people with severe stomach ulcers can refer to the dose: 1 pack x 4 times/day.
The above dose of Almagate drug is a reference dose, depending on the age and symptoms of each patient, the doctor will adjust the appropriate and specific dosage.
Patients prescribed Almagate should read the instructions carefully before use and ask the doctor about anything unclear before using the drug. After 2 weeks of taking Almagate medicine without any progress, it is necessary to immediately notify the treating doctor for appropriate treatment orientation. If symptoms do not improve after 2 weeks of taking Almagate, the patient should be re-examined.
3. Subjects need to be careful when using Almagate
Objects that need to be cautious when using Almagate drug can be mentioned as:
Patients with renal failure who are prescribed Almagate should avoid prescribing and using high doses and long-term With patients with severe renal failure who have experienced hypermagnesaemia (causing hypomagnesaemia (causing hypomagnesaemia) blood pressure, mental decline, coma). Therefore, magnesium antacid should not be used in patients with renal failure. Patients with congestive heart failure, renal failure, edema, cirrhosis and low sodium diet and with recent gastrointestinal bleeding. Elderly patients due to illness or drug treatment may experience constipation and solid stools. Attention should be paid to drug interactions with these subjects. It is recommended that patients on hemodialysis should have their serum phosphate levels checked monthly or every 2 months during long-term use of aluminum-containing antacids. Cases of patients, especially pregnant women, nursing mothers when prescribed Almagate drug, need to inform the treating doctor before using the drug.
4. Almagate 500 . side effects
Almagate may cause some gastrointestinal side effects such as constipation or diarrhea which are common. When there are any other serious side effects, the patient should stop taking the drug and immediately notify the treating doctor for advice on timely treatment.
5. Treatment of overdose, missed dose Almagate
In case of overdose of Almagate drug, the patient should immediately report to the nearest medical facility, stop taking the drug and declare all the prescriptions being used to the doctor for timely treatment.
In case the patient overdose has severe hypersensitivity or allergic reaction, it is necessary to conduct supportive treatment by keeping ventilation and using epinephrine, oxygen, antihistamines, corticosteroids... for the patient, depending on the patient's condition. In the situation, the doctor will treat the patient appropriately.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose of Almagate at the scheduled time. The patient should never take twice the prescribed dose.
With the above complete basic information about the drug Almagate 500, surely the patient as well as the doctor has the knowledge in the process of using the drug and prescribing it safely and effectively. Almagate 500 is sold at pharmacies nationwide, wish you a speedy recovery when you know about the medicine.
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