Gidrotalcit

When ATH:
A02AD04

Characteristic.

Antacid.

Pharmacological action.
Antacidnoe, gastroprotective.

Application.

Gastric hyperacidity, heartburn, gastritis, peptic disease of the stomach and duodenum, reflux esophagitis, dyspepsia.

Contraindications.

Hypersensitivity, violation of renal excretory function, childhood (to 6 years).

Side effects.

Belching, constipation; when taken in high doses can be diarrhea.

Cooperation.

Hydrotalcite reduces the absorption of tetracycline, iron supplementation, coumarin derivatives, chenodeoxycholic acid, cimetidine and digoxin (a break between doses should be 1-2 hours). It reduces the toxic effects of NSAIDs on the gastrointestinal tract.

Dosing and Administration.

Inside. Adults: 500-1000 mg 3-4 times a day, through 1-2 hours after meals and at bedtime. When gastric complaints or symptoms (pain, heartburn), dyspepsia is the need for 500-1000 mg once. Peptic ulcer-1000-2000 mg 4 twice a day for at least 4 Sun. Children 6-12 years appoint 1/2 the adult dose. The course of treatment is determined individually.

Precautions.

To achieve high efficiency of treatment should be combined with reception hydrotalcite PM, blocking acid production.