Many are familiar with the problem of heartburn - pain and burning in the esophagus, going from the bottom up. Often it is accompanied by nausea, flatulence, belching, abdominal pain, an unpleasant aftertaste in the mouth. Heartburn is a consequence of getting parts of unquenched food into the esophagus, and it can be provoked by overeating, abuse of spicy, fat fried. Also, the cause of heartburn may be gastric reflux. Among the many drugs from this unpleasant phenomenon, specialists and consumers most often prefer phosphalogel.
Phosphalugel - composition
The active substance of the drug, neutralizing hydrochloric acid, is aluminum phosphate. In addition, the composition includes: agar-agar, peptin, hydrophilic colloidal micelles. Due to active components, phosphalugel has an adsorbent effect, enveloping the walls of the stomach and removing accumulated toxins.
How to take phosphalugel?
Indications for use:
- duodenal ulcer ;
- gastritis with normal and increased acidity;
- reflux;
- diseases of the colon;
- digestive disorders;
- diaphragmatic hernia;
- poisoning.
Fosfalugel for children is used for gastritis, peptic ulcer and stomach ulcers, esophagitis. The components of the drug are safe enough that it is possible to prescribe phosphalogel for newborns and infants.
The scheme of application depends on the disease. So, with esophageal reflux, the medicine is taken immediately after meals shortly before sleep, and with an ulcer - at least an hour after eating and according to the situation to eliminate pain.
Phosphalugel - dosage for children
Babies at the age of up to six months are prescribed one teaspoon or a quarter of the sachet after each meal, but no more than 6 times for the entire day or day. For children older than 6 months, it is recommended to give half a sachet or two spoons no more than 4 times a day. Duration of treatment is determined by the doctor individually
Phosphalugel - contraindications
- individual intolerance of substances in the composition;
- renal insufficiency.
Phosphalugel - side effects
It is extremely rare to experience nausea, constipation, vomiting. To eliminate constipation, laxatives are prescribed in parallel. Perhaps the emergence of an individual allergic reaction to individual components of the drug.