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Tenamydgel drug has the main ingredients are Aluminum oxide, Magnesium hydroxide, Simethicone. The drug is indicated for the treatment of certain diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. To ensure safety, as well as avoid side effects, users need to strictly follow the instructions of a doctor, professional pharmacist.
1. What is Tenamydgel?
Tenamydgel belongs to the list of gastrointestinal drugs that are prepared in mixed oral form. Tenamydgel is manufactured by Medipharco-Tenamyd Pharmaceutical LD Joint Stock Company BR s.r.l - VIETNAM, under registration number VD -23199 – 15.
Main ingredients in Tenamydgel include:
Aluminum oxide 400mg; Magnesium hydroxide 800 concentration 4mg; Simethicone 80mg; In addition to the main ingredients, the drug also contains other excipients such as:
Orange flavor powder; Vanillin; Menthol; Aspartame; Methyl parabens; Sorbitol; Ethanol 96%; Pure water; Tenamydgel is designed in a blue box with the name of the drug printed in orange, with an orange stomach symbol. Each pack of Tenamydgel medicine box has 20 aluminum packs, inside containing a mixture of drugs.
2. Uses of the drug Tenamydgel
Tenamydgel has antacid, laxative effect. The active ingredients in Tenamydgel help dissolve the acid in the gastric juice. Helps release anions that neutralize stomach acids, buffering gastric juices. However, Tenamydgel does not affect the production of gastric juice. This helps to increase the pH in the stomach, while reducing the symptoms of increased acidity in the stomach. In addition, Tenamydgel also helps reduce acidity in the stomach - esophagus, reducing the effect of pepsin enzyme. This use is very meaningful in subjects with problems with gastrointestinal ulcers. The optimal pH for pepsin activity is from 1.5 to 2.5 dp antacid increases gastric pH >4. Therefore, the proteolytic utility of pepsin is lowest. In addition, the drug Tenamydgel also has a laxative effect. Therefore, it is also combined with aluminum antacid to reduce the constipation effect of aluminum antacid.
3. Indication of Tenamydgel
Tenamydgel uses as mentioned above, whereby the drug is indicated for the following subjects:
Acute - chronic gastritis; Gastroesophageal reflux ; Gastric antral inflammation ; duodenal ulcer; Some uncomfortable manifestations when taking X-rays (flatulence, indigestion, ..); Acid poisoning, corrosive substances cause bleeding; Alkali poisoning; To make sure it is safe to take Tenamydgel, consult your doctor/pharmacist.
4. Dosage and how to use Tenamydgel
Tenamydgel is made in an oral mixture, so you can take it directly.
For the group of subjects with gastric and duodenal ulcers, Tenamydgel should be taken 1-3 hours before meals to be effective. It is best to take the medicine at bedtime, with additional doses if the pain is severe.
The recommended dose of Tenamydgel depends on the specific condition. However, Tenamydgel should not be used continuously for more than 2 weeks. Specific drug dosage is as follows:
4.1. Use Tenamydgel to treat stomach ulcers If the subject is a child, you can take 1/3 - 1 pack of Tenamydgel, 3 - 6 hours apart/time or 1-3 hours after meals and before going to bed. If the subject is an adult, administer Tenamydgel 1-3 sachets every 3 to 6 hours or every 1-3 hours after meals and before bedtime. 4.2. Use Tenamydgel to prevent gastrointestinal bleeding For young children, use Tenamydgel 1/3 dose of the drug every 1-2 hours/time. For adolescents, use 1/3 - 1 pack, every 1-2 hours/time. Adults, use 2-4 packs of Tenamydgel divided 1-2 hours / time as directed by the doctor / pharmacist. 4.3. Use Tenamydgel antacid For adults, the dose is 2 packs of Tenamydgel at 1-3 hours after meals and at bedtime.
5. Contraindications Tenamydgel
Tenamydgel is not used for the following groups of people:
Patients with hypersensitivity to the excipients contained in Tenamydgel; Decrease in blood phosphate; Young children; The child is being dehydrated; Children with kidney failure; Children > 30 months with a history of epilepsy ; To make sure it is safe to take Tenamydgel, consult your doctor/pharmacist.
6. Tenamydgel side effects
Tenamydgel can cause side effects including:
Hypophosphatemia (high dose and long time); Aluminum poisoning; Osteoporosis; Constipation; Mouth acrid; Stiff abdomen; Nausea; Vomit; White stools; Decrease blood magnesium; Monitor and tell your doctor/pharmacist of any side effects you may experience while taking Tenamydgel.
7. Tenamydgel interactions
When taking Tenamydgel with the following drugs may cause drug interactions:
Tetracycline; Digoxin; Indomethacin; Iron salts; Isoniazid; Allopurinol; Benzodiazepines; Corticosteroids; Penicilamine; Phenothiazines; Ranitidine; Ketoconazole; Itraconazole; Aspirin; Patients should tell their doctor / pharmacist what medicines you are taking, when using Tenamydgel for specific advice.
8. Tenamydgel Warnings and Precautions
The manufacturer gives some warnings and cautions when using Tenamydgel in the following subjects:
Congestive heart failure; CKD; Edema, cirrhosis; Stomach bleeding; Long-term treatment must periodically check blood phosphate levels; Pregnant and lactating women: Tenamydgel can be used in this group of people. There are no dangerous warnings when using Tenamydgel for pregnant women and nursing mothers. However, this object still needs to consult a doctor when using this object. Drivers and machine operators: Tenamydgel can be used for this audience. Tenamydgel is a medicine to treat digestive problems under the guidance of a physician. In the process of use can cause side effects, complex drug interactions. Therefore, when taking Tenamydgel, consult your doctor for advice.
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