Uses of Asigastrogit

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Asigastrogit has the main ingredients of Magnesium carbonate and Aluminum hydroxide. The drug is effective in the treatment of diseases that increase acid secretion or prevent gastroesophageal reflux ...

1. What is Asigastrogit?


Asigastrogit is used to treat conditions such as increased acid secretion or prevent gastroesophageal reflux in patients.
Packing: Box of 30 packs x 3.2g.
Dosage form: Powder for oral suspension.
Each Asigastrogit tablet contains:
Dry aluminum hydroxide 250mg. Magnesium carbonate 250mg. Excipients are enough for 1 pack.

2. The effect of the drug Asigastrogit


Using Asigastrogit has the following effects:
Ingredients Magnesium carbonate: Very little soluble in water, so when in the stomach reaction HCl converts to chloride salt. Components Aluminum hydroxide: Has a weak neutralizing effect, so it does not cause a rebound acid secretion reaction. The ingredients of Asigastrogit will help neutralize the acid in the stomach, raising the pH to about 4 to facilitate mucosal regeneration. At the same time, it will inhibit the proteolytic effect of pepsin, which is very meaningful for people with stomach ulcers.

3. Indications and contraindications to the use of Asigastrogit


3.1 Indications Currently, Asigastrogit is indicated in the following cases:
Treatment of symptomatic relief of diarrhea. Improve stool consistency and reduce spasms in acute inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract, bacillus dysentery, "weird" diarrhea and bacterial food poisoning. Treatment of specific and non-specific diarrhea. Treatment of acute/chronic colitis with abdominal distension, diarrhea, ulcerative colitis. 3.2 Contraindications Asigastrogit should not be used in patients with narrow lesions of the gastrointestinal tract.

4. Dosage and how to use Asigastrogit


How to use Asigastrogit is orally, mix the powder pack with about 100ml of boiled and cooled water. With the question "take asigastrogit before or after eating?" then the answer is after a meal or as soon as there is pain.
Specific dosage is as follows:
Adults: Take 2-3 packs/day. For children > 10kg body weight: Take 2 sachets/day. Children < 10 kg body weight: Take 1 sachet/day. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose as scheduled. Never take twice the recommended dose.
When using Asigastrogit for a long time and in large quantities, there is a risk of phosphate digestion such as: asthenia, anorexia, decreased urine phosphaturia - osteoporosis. You need to go to a medical facility immediately for prompt treatment.

5. Asigastrogit drug interactions


Asigastrogit can reduce the absorption of some drugs such as:
H2 antihistamines; Beta blockers such as Atenolol, Metoprolol, Propranolol; Neuroleptics of the Phenothiazine group, Penicilamin, iron salts; Antibiotics (Cycline, Fluoroquinolinolone); Anti-tuberculosis drugs (Ethambutol, Isoniazid, Lincosanide); Glucocorticoids (such as Prednisolone, Dexamethasone); Indomethacin, Ketoconazole; Chloroquine, diflunisal; Digoxin, diphosphonate. Therefore, to be effective, these drugs need to be taken at least 2 hours apart.

6. Asigastrogit side effects


Asigastrogit is generally well tolerated in therapeutic doses. The possible adverse effects are vomiting, constipation, abdominal distension.
To avoid unwanted side effects, you should note:
Asigastrogit should not be used if there is a fever or in children under 3 years old unless directed by a doctor. Asigastrogit should be used with caution in patients over 60 years of age because dehydration and constipation are common in this age group. Discontinue use of Asigastrogit when constipation, abdominal distension or intestinal obstruction occurs. Patients with diarrhea when taking Asigastrogit should be compensated with enough fluids and electrolytes as needed. Asigastrogit can be used by pregnant or lactating women. However, it is important to strictly follow the instructions of your doctor. Above is all information about Asigastrogit, you need to read carefully the instructions for use, consult your doctor / pharmacist before use. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy drugs to treat at home because there may be unwanted side effects.

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