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Hasangastryl is a medicine used in the treatment of heartburn, indigestion and pain caused by diseases of the stomach, esophagus and duodenum. The use of the drug should be done properly, as directed by the doctor to avoid harmful side effects to health.
1. What is Hasangastryl?
Hasangastryl medicine contains the main ingredients including anhydrous sodium sulfate, sodium hydrogen phosphate, sodium carbonate, which is prepared in the form of effervescent tablets.
In this ingredient list, anhydrous sodium sulfate is the active ingredient that has the ability to effectively cleanse the intestines. Meanwhile, sodium dihydrophosphate has laxative ability to relieve occasional constipation. With sodium carbonate, which is the disodium salt of carbonic acid, it has effective alkalizing properties. When dissolved in water, sodium carbonate forms carbonic acid and sodium hydroxide provides the ability to neutralize stomach acid as an antacid.
2. Indications and contraindications to the use of Hasangastryl
Hasangastryl is indicated in the following cases:
Used in the treatment of heartburn and indigestion symptoms. Helps control pain in diseases of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum. In addition, you need to note that Hasangastryl is contraindicated in the following cases:
Patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. People with intestinal obstruction syndrome, semi-obstruction, abdominal pain cases of unknown cause.
3. Dosage and how to use Hasangastryl
Patients should use Hasangastryl with a dosage of 1-2 tablets/time, 2-4 times/day. However, patients should pay attention not to take more than 6 tablets per day. In case the patient has taken the drug with a dose of 6 tablets but the disease does not improve, the patient should consult the treating doctor.
About how to use, please dissolve the drug with 1 glass of water and use it orally. You should take the medicine at times such as after breakfast, lunch, or dinner or when you notice symptoms of digestive discomfort.
4. Hasangastryl side effects
Similar to many other Western medicine drugs, Hasangastryl has the risk of causing some side effects for users:
Long-term abuse of the drug can have a rebound effect (also known as hyperacidity). second in the stomach). Excessive use of sodium bicarbonate can cause metabolic alkalosis, edema for users. Patients should pay special attention to the possibility of hypokalemia and hypernatremia when taking the drug. The drug affects the digestive system, causing users to have diarrhea when used in high doses.
5. Drug interactions
When using Hasangastryl with other drugs, there is a risk of interaction, reducing the effectiveness of Hasangastryl with users. Therefore, to be on the safe side, you should take the medicines about 2 hours apart. In addition, do not forget to inform your doctor about the drugs, functional foods, vitamins you are taking to receive the best advice.
In addition, Hasangastryl can also interact with food, alcohol and tobacco, so you need to avoid taking it during treatment.
6. Precautions while using Hasangastryl
For patients on a low-salt (palate) or salt-free (no salt) diet, you need to pay special attention to the amount of sodium present in Hasangastryl (about 412 mg in one tablet). You should consult your doctor if symptoms persist after 7 days of taking the medicine. If you notice a fever or vomiting, you need to stop taking the medicine immediately. Caution should be exercised when administering the drug to the elderly because the sensitivity to Hasangastryl in this population may be greater than in the general population. Consult your doctor when planning to use Hasangastryl for pregnant and lactating women. With some of the above information, you have a better understanding of Hasangastryl, especially how to use it safely and effectively. However, you still need to keep in mind that the drug should only be used when prescribed with the dosage recommended by your doctor or medical professional.
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