Popular in the environment of gastroenterologists and widely known for common people, Gastal effectively eliminates many problems in the digestive system. Let's take a closer look at what Gastal tablets help with.
Form of issue, Gastal's composition
The drug Gastal is available in tablet form. Tablets of white color with a facet are made of several types:
- without flavor additives;
- with cherry flavor;
- with a mint flavor.
Active substances:
- magnesium hydroxide;
- aluminum hydroxide-magnesium carbonate gel.
Indications for use Gastal
Negligent attitude towards one's diet, smoking, alcohol abuse and constant neuropsychic stress are the cause of gastritis. Gastal helps to get rid of heartburn , epigastric pain and heaviness in the stomach. The drug neutralizes the acidity of the gastric juice and, consequently, eliminates gastritis-specific digestive disorders. Also, the substances that make up Gastal, have a beneficial effect on the state of the gastric mucosa, facilitating the acceleration of regenerative processes in places of injury.
In addition, Gastal is used for:
- erosive formations in the digestive tract;
- peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum;
- acute pancreatitis;
- dyspepsia of fermentation;
- food poisoning.
Gastal can be taken to relieve discomfort in the stomach after consuming fried, fatty and spicy food.
Contraindications to the use of Gastal
Absolute contraindications to the use of Gastal are:
- Alzheimer's disease ;
- severe form of kidney failure;
- lactose intolerance;
- lack of lactase enzyme;
- allergy to the components of the drug (salts of magnesium, aluminum and other components).
It is undesirable to give Gastal to children under 6 years old, and in pregnancy and in old age the drug must be taken very carefully. There have been cases when the medication caused diarrhea, constipation, nausea, as well as a change in taste.
How to take Gastalum?
Before taking Gastal it is recommended to consult a specialist so that the gastroenterologist determines the effective dose and duration of therapy. The usual dosage is two tablets 3 times a day. Children from 6 to 12 years are prescribed 1 tablet three times a day. The course of treatment lasts from 7 to 14 days. With an episodic digestive disorder caused by overeating, drinking alcohol, smoking, etc., it is recommended that you take a single pill once. The effect comes in a few minutes.
Gastalum is intended for resorption. The tablet is placed under the tongue or on the cheek, not swallowed and not chewed. It is better to take the drug one hour after a meal and in the evening before going to bed.
Availability of Gastal tablets
The cost of tablets depends on the size of the blister and the presence of a flavor. The cheapest option is pills without taste. Price 12
As with the purchase of any drug for internal use, when buying Gastal, you should always pay attention to the expiration date of the product, as well as the conditions for its storage. Tablets should be stored in a cool dry place, since in case of violation of such recommendations, the drug loses its therapeutic properties.